H1N1 vaccine

The Volusia County Health Department is offering a number of opportunities for residents to get no cost vaccinations for protection against the H1N1 flu virus.

“Our goal is to immunize all residents and visitors who choose to be vaccinated,” said Dr. Bonnie J. Sorensen, Volusia County Health Department director. “In addition to offering vaccination opportunities at the health department clinics, we have also teamed up with the Volusia Mall to offer vaccinations to shoppers and employees in December and January.”

To date, more than 100,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine have been distributed throughout Volusia County to health and medical providers including hospitals, clinics, fire department’s, pharmacies and more.

The Volusia County Health Department offers the following vaccination options:

· Free H1N1 vaccination clinics from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, Jan. 6 and Jan. 13, at the Volusia Mall, 1700 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. The clinic will be near the Dillard’s Men’s Store.

· The Volusia County Health Department is offering free H1N1 vaccinations Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m at:

Ø 1845 Holsonback Drive in Daytona Beach

Ø 717 W. Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach

Ø 909 N. Stone Street in DeLand

Ø 3151 Howland Boulevard in Delton

The nasal spray and injectable vaccine are available at no cost

Our own Pat Berger has also informed us that the Florida Hospital in Ormond is offering free H1N1 vaccinations on the eight floor of the Hospital everyday from 7:30 to 12:00 and again from 1:00 to 4:30.

There should be no problem getting vaccinated with so many options available.

This will be the last report on H1N1.