CARROLL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

H1N1 (SWINE) FLU UPDATE

8 DECEMBER 2009

 

Mass Vaccination Centers

 

Governor O’Malley has announced that all restrictions, i. e., CDC priority groups, have been removed from the administration of H1N1 influenza vaccinations.

 

ANYONE can now present at any vaccination site for an H1N1 vaccination. 

 

(NOTE: There are, however, standard restrictions, such as egg allergies, moderate to severe illness, etc. for the inactivated (needle) formulation and restrictions for egg allergies, pregnant women, weakened immune systems, long term health problems, etc. for the FluMist formulation.  Check with your doctor or consult the Vaccine Information Statements published by the Centers for Disease Control for more information).