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December 3, 2009 – Davis Holds Free H1N1 Vaccination Clinic December 12

Contact:
  • City Manager’s Office
  • 530 757-5602

Yolo County Health Department, in partnership with the Davis Joint Unified School District, Unitrans, and the city of Davis, will host a free H1N1 flu vaccination on Saturday, December 12th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The clinic will be held at Harper Junior High School, 4000 E Covell Blvd, in Davis.

Targeted Groups

Due to a limited supply of vaccine, the Yolo County Health Department is only providing H1N1 vaccines at this clinic to the following high risk groups:

  • Parents of children under six months
  • Children and young people between the ages of six months and 24 years (children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and those under 10 will need a second vaccination within 21 days)
  • Pregnant women

This clinic is targeted to those individuals who do not have access to medical care. Individuals with private health insurance are encouraged to contact their health care provider to receive a vaccination.

Free Shuttle Service

Unitrans will run two free shuttles to Harper Junior High on the day of the clinic. The West/Central Davis route will stop at Patwin Elementary and at the corner of Scripps and Hanover (behind Anderson Plaza). The Olive Drive/South Davis route will stop at the Cesar Chavez Apartment Complex (1220 Olive Drive) and Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School. See the city’s website for route times and map.

Preventing the Flu

The single best way to prevent either Seasonal or Novel H1N1 flu is to get a flu vaccination. There are two ways to get flu vaccines for both Seasonal and Novel H1N1 flu, a flu shot or a nasal spray.

Everyone should take the following general precautions to protect your health and prevent the spread of the flu.

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
  • Stay home if you are sick until at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (100°F or 37.8°C) or signs of a fever (without the use of a fever-reducing medicine, such as Tylenol®).
  • Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
Other Healthcare Providers

Below is contact and website information for healthcare partners in or near Davis. Those who participate in one of these healthcare systems are encouraged to contact them for information about H1N1 vaccinations.

Check www.yolocounty.org or cityofdavis.org for additional information on seasonal flu, H1N1 flu and vaccine availability.

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City of Davis, California
23 Russell Blvd.
Davis, Ca. 95616