KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Flu season is here and it's the time to consider getting a seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control says each flu vaccine contains three influenza viruses. The viruses in the vaccine change each year based on international surveillance and scientists' predictions about which strains will circulate in a given year. Maxim Health Systems is offering seasonal flu shots at area Target and Costco stores in September, October and November 2009. The University of Kansas Hospital will offer free flu shots during its 15th annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot event for people 18 and over from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. This years event will be at a new location on campus, in the parking lot just east of 36th and Rainbow Boulevard in Kansas City, Kan. No appointment is necessary. The shots are free, but the hospital will accept donations and non-perishable food items for Harvesters, the Community Food Network, at the Drive-Thru event. The American Red Cross was offering flu shots at locations throughout the metro area in October and November. On Nov. 2, the Red Cross issued a statement postponing all of the clinics because of a delay in receiving the vaccine from a manufacturer. They had ordered 8,000 doses, and expect to eventually receive them all. If you have any questions about swine flu, Missouri health officials have started a hotline number to provide answers. It will be staffed 24 hours a day. Just call 1-877-FLU-4141. Some flu shot clinics have been canceled due to limited availability of the vaccine.
Cass County, Mo. - Updated 11-6-09
Cass County, Mo., officials say they no longer have the seasonal flu shot for adults. They are scheduling H1N1 Clinics as vaccine becomes available. They will be held at the Cass County Health Department, 300 South Main Street in Harrisonville, Mo. These two H1N1 clinics have been scheduled: Friday November 13, 2009 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm Monday November 30, 2009 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm The vaccine will be administered on a first-come, first served basis. The vaccine will be provided to the following priority groups: • Pregnant Women • Children six months through twenty-four years of age • Caregivers of infants less than six months of age • Healthcare workers and emergency medical services personnel • People aged 25 – 64 years of age with chronic health conditions The nasal spray vaccine, Flu Mist, will be administered to healthy individuals (who are not pregnant and age appropriate, age 2 through 49) who meet one of the priority groups specified above. Pregnant women, children six months of age, and people aged 25 – 64 years of age with chronic health conditions are not eligible for the nasal spray vaccine and will receive an injectable dose. For more information, contact the Cass County Health Department at (816) 380-8425 or access area flu shot information online.
Clay County, Mo. H1N1 Clinics
Clay County held two public clinics in November to provide the H1N1 shot and the FluMist vaccine for Clay County residents in the priority groups identified by the CDC. The Clay County Health Department says they are planning school-based clinics in each school district in Clay County in order to vaccinate as many children ages 5-18 as possible. Clinics are restricted to the children of each district. Letters will be sent to the parents through the schools announcing the upcoming dates of H1N1 flu clinics to be held during the month of November. In December, they also plan to hold large public clinics on Tuesdays to assure that all of those who are identified in the CDC priority groups can be immunized against H1N1 flu. Our plan is to make the vaccine available to anyone after the priority groups have been vaccinated. All clinic schedules will be dependent on the availability of vaccine.
Drexel, Mo.
Drexel Pharmacy says they have H1N1 mist available for people ages 12 to 49.
They are currently out of injectable vaccine, but expect to get more.
They are located at 203 East Main Street in Drexel, Mo.
Phone number is (816) 657-2448.
Kansas City, Mo. - National Archives and Red Cross Clinics
The National Archives at Kansas City has partnered with the American Red Cross to offer flu vaccine clinics.
Seasonal influenza vaccine shots are available for $25, payable by cash or check.
The National Archives is located at 400 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.
Remaining clinics are set for these dates and times:
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 from 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 from noon to 2 p.m.
Kansas City, Mo. H1N1 Clinics
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department has scheduled public H1N1 vaccination clinics on Monday, Nov. 23 from 2-7 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., while supplies last. The clinics will be in the Health Department Atrium, 2400 Troost Ave. Vaccines are free and are for members of the expanded priority groups only.
“We are using a fast-track registration system for those getting H1N1 vaccinations, resulting in very short wait times,” said Dr. Rex Archer, director of the Health Department. ”However, some residents still do not know where to get vaccinated. Those that cannot attend our clinics should check with their doctors’ offices or local clinics about vaccination availability.”
Vaccines will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last for the following expanded priority groups:
Pregnant women
Children and young adults from 6 months through 24 years old
Adults 25 to 64 years old with significant chronic health conditions
Household contacts and caregivers of children under six months
Health care workers with identification
Unfortunately, those 65 years old and older are not yet eligible for H1N1 vaccinations according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Unlike regular seasonal influenza, those over 65 have been less likely to become infected with H1N1.
More than 64,000 doses of vaccine have already been distributed to medical providers in Kansas City, Mo. These providers have agreed to use these doses for people in the priority groups. Another 1400 people have been vaccinated in clinics at the Health Department.
For more information on vaccine availability, call (816) 513-6008.
Jackson County, Mo. H1N1 Clinic
John Knox Village The Pavilion 520 NW Murray Road Lees Summit, MO 64081 Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Time: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, but clinic hours could be modified based on vaccine availability The Jackson County Health Department is offering the H1N1 vaccine to Eastern Jackson County residents based on the following priority groups established by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): § Pregnant women § Persons who live with or provide care for infants less than 6 months of age § Persons 6 months of age and up through 24 years § Health care and emergency medical services personnel § Persons aged 25 to 64 years who have significant chronic medical conditions The CDC recommends that all persons who are at least 24 months old and at most 49 years of age, HEALTHY and NOT PREGNANT are to receive the nasal vaccine. ALL others in the groups listed above may receive vaccine by injection; however there is a very limited supply of this vaccine.
Lawrence, Kan. - KU H1N1 Clinic
Students at the University of Kansas are encouraged to get vaccinated from the H1N1 flu virus at an upcoming flu shot clinic. The University of Kansas will provide free doses of the H1N1 vaccine Friday, Nov 20. The clinic is open to students on a first come, first serve basis. There will be 900 doses available, so officials say there is no need for students to line up early. Students must show their KU Cards to be eligible. They are also encouraged to download and complete a vaccine consent form at www.studenthealth.ku.edu. Friday's flu shot clinic follows a similar clinic Nov. 6 where 600 students were vaccinated against the H1N1 virus.
Olathe Schools - Updated Nov. 10, 2009
The Olathe School District is offering H1N1 vaccination clinics for high risk students, who are: · Students with underlying health conditions · Students on long-term aspirin therapy · Students who are pregnant or the parent of an infant less than six months of age The clinics are planned for the following dates and locations: · 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, Arbor Creek Elementary School, 16150 S. Brougham Drive 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, North Lindenwood Support Center, 315 N. Lindenwood The district will also provide H1N1 vaccines for all students K-12 with parent approval, as vaccine is available.
Platte County Flu Shot clinics
The Platte County Health Department is now offering H1N1 vaccination clinics for the following priority groups, as identified by the CDC: • People who live with or care for children under 6 months of age • Children ages 6 months – 4 years of age • Children ages 5-18 with chronic medical conditions • Health care and emergency services personnel with direct patient contact Only Platte County residents are eligible for these clinics and the vaccine is free. You may fill out the consent form prior to coming. Requirements: • Please bring proof of Platte County Residency • Please bring physician’s order for the H1N1 vaccine if you have chronic medical conditions The clinics will be held: Wednesdays (beginning October 21) at the Parkville location, 1201 East Street (lower level), from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Fridays (beginning October 23) at the Platte City location, 212 Marshall Road (lower level), from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Currently the Platte County Health Department has not received preservative free vaccine which is recommended for pregnant women. As soon as more vaccine becomes available the priority groups will be expanded until everyone who wants to receive the vaccine will be able to do so.
Wyandotte County H1N1 Vaccinations - Updated Nov. 17, 2009
The Public Health Department of the Unified Government of KCK/Wyandotte County, 6th & Ann Ave., KCK, is now providing H1N1 vaccinations during regular clinic hours to Wyandotte County residents who are in the following priority groups:
• Pregnant Women.
• Persons who live with or provide care for infants aged <6 months such as parents, siblings, and daycare providers.
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel.
• Children and young adults ages 6 months through 24 years.
• Persons ages 25 through 64 years of age who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
Regular clinic hours are:
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Joe Connor, director of the Public Health Department states that: “Over twenty-one thousand doses of H1N1 vaccine have been allocated and distributed throughout Wyandotte County to 34 different providers. Residents who are not in the current priority groups to receive the vaccine are asked to please be patient until more vaccine is allocated and distributed to local providers later this month and next month, at which time the vaccine may then be available to the
general public. In Wyandotte County we are currently partnering with thirty-four different providers to administer the H1N1 vaccine in the community.”
Measures that individuals can do to protect one’s self, your family and co-workers from H1N1 influenza are get your flu shot when available, wash your hands often, cover your coughs and sneezes in the bend of your elbow and stay home when you are ill.
Questions concerning H1N1 can be directed to the Unified Government Public Health Department at 913-573-6712, or to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment hotline toll-free number at 1-877-427-7317 (Spanish speaking operators will be available to answer questions from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday). You can email your questions to: H1N1FluInfo@kdheks.gov
Wyandotte County Schools Offer H1N1 Vaccine
Schools districts in Wyandotte County, Kansas are taking a major role in role in providing H1N1 vaccinations for their school age group.
“We thank the schools for their enthusiasm and willingness to be a major partner in our county- wide vaccination program,” stated Joseph Connor, Director of the Unified Government Public Health Department. Partnerships like this make a major difference when we are attempting to reach one of our most important priority groups.”
Other school-based vaccination programs are being planned within Wyandotte County in order to reach as many children and youth as possible.
LOCATIONS AND HOURS
1. Piper Elementary School
3131 N. 122 Street, Kansas City, Ks. 66109
Friday, November 20, 2009
4:00pm to 7:00pm
2. Piper Middle School (grades 5-6)
4420 N. 107th Street, Kansas City, Ks. 66101
Friday, November 20, 2009
9:00am to Noon
3. Piper Middle School (grades 7-8)
4410 N. 107th Street
Kansas City, Ks. 66101
Friday, November 20, 2009
9:00am to Noon
4. Piper High School
4400 N. 107th Street, Kansas City, Ks. 66109
Tuesday, November 24
Noon to 3:00pm
5. Holy Name School
1007 Southwest Blvd.
Kansas City, Ks. 66103
Friday, November 20
1:30pm to 3:30pm
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