County of Loudoun News Release

November 18, 2009

High Risk H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic Set for November 21 in Loudoun

The Loudoun County Health Department will have the capacity to vaccinate approximately 1,500 people at Smart’s Mill Middle School, located at 850 North King Street in Leesburg, on Saturday, November 21, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and lasting until 2:00 p.m., or until all vaccine has been administered.  The vaccine will be offered on a walk-in basis free of charge and those desiring vaccination are encouraged to wear a short sleeve shirt or top.

Loudoun County’s November 21, 2009, H1N1 vaccination clinic is intended only for people in the groups recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to receive the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine.  These include:

• Pregnant women
• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.

Additional clinics will be set up as soon as further vaccine shipments arrive. When the clinics are scheduled, the most up-to-date information will be posted at www.loudoun.gov/flu. Questions and concerns can be directed to the Loudoun County Health Department at flu@loudoun.gov  or by calling the flu information line, 703-771-5512. You may also check with your private health care provider for vaccine availability.

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Contact: Dr. David Goodfriend, Director, Loudoun County Health Department, 703-771-5829