Collin County Receives 15,100 Doses of H1N1 Vaccine
(McKINNEY, Texas) - Collin County Health Care Services has received a total of 15,100 doses of H1N1 influenza vaccine. Doses have been, and are being, distributed to: area hospitals, emergency medical workers, first responders, shelter populations, community clinics, and local area pharmacies. Each location is providing vaccine to individuals in the high-risk populations identified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as priority groups for the H1N1 vaccine. All individuals in these high-risk groups, listed in no particular order, are encouraged to get the H1N1 vaccine:

• Pregnant women; • Children from 6 months through 4 years of age; • Household contacts and caregivers for infants younger than 6 months of age; • Health care and emergency medical services personnel; and, • People 5 years through 64 years of age with health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.

Collin County individuals in the above listed DSHS high-risk groups are encouraged to check with their local medical provider to see if they have H1N1 vaccine available. Additionally, they may receive the H1N1 vaccine for no charge - while supplies last - at specified contracted locations, or for a fee at regional pharmacies. There are currently a total of 39 locations throughout Collin County providing H1N1 vaccinations to the DSHS high-risk groups, including:

• Children & Community Health Center of McKinney 120 S. Central Expressway #106 McKinney, Texas 75070 (972)547-0606 Hours of Operation: By Appointment Serving: Ages 6 months to 64 years Vaccine Available: Injectables Fee: No charge to high-risk groups Website: www.cchc-vim.org

• Collin County Adult Clinic - Plano 2520 K Avenue Plano, Texas 75074 (972)423-4941 Hours of Operation: Saturday, November 28, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Monday, November 30, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Tuesday, December 1, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Wednesday, December 2, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Saturday, December 5, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Serving: Ages 6 months to 64 years Vaccine Available: Intranasal Mist, Injectables, Preservative-free Fee: No charge to high-risk groups Website: www.collincountyadultclinic.org