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Upcoming H1N1 Vaccine Clinics
The Wood County Health Department is holding H1N1 flu vaccine clinics. Vaccine is
provided free of charge. Clinics will be held on the dates listed below.
Please note: All clinic dates are tentative
and subject to change based on vaccine availability.
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Tentative Date
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Time
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Location
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Auburndale Village Hall, 5988 1st Street, Auburndale
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In addition, walk-in clinics have been scheduled throughout the months of December
and January--Wednesdays in Marshfield and Fridays in Wisconsin Rapids. These walk-in
clinics will be held in the Health Department offices from 9:00am until 4:00pm.
No appointment neccessary. However, vaccine supply may be limited.
H1N1 Vaccination Consent Forms
Parents of school-aged children
For more information on H1N1 Influenza
Ways to protect yourself and your family
- Wash hands frequently.
- Cover mouth and nose when coughing for sneezing.
- Avoid large crowds.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Stay home until 24 hours after fever is gone.
- Call your health care provider if you develop influenza-like symptoms. You will
be advised as to whether you should be seen or if you need to take antiviral medications.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
often, especially after using tissues.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with your arm or sleeve.
- Don't share drinking cups and straws.
- Avoid close contact with others who are sick.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Properly dispose of used tissues.
- Get plenty of rest and drink clear fluids to keep from becoming dehydrated.
- Frequently clean commonly touched surfaces (i.e., door knobs, refrigerator handle,
telephone, faucets).
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