Health District Holiday Vaccine
Location
For
Immediate Release
December
11,
2009
Galveston County and Cities –
Beginning December 14th, The Galveston County Health District
(GCHD) will be consolidating all immunization activities at their La Marque
Headquarters for three weeks until the beginning of the New Year.
From Dec 14th
through Dec 31st, all vaccines will be available at GCHD La Marque
Headquarters at 1207 Oak Street in La Marque from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
weekdays. Small immunization clinics in Dickinson, Galveston and Texas City
will be closed until Monday, January 4th. During this time period,
the La Marque location will be offering free H1N1 vaccinations for anyone that
would like to receive one, and other routine vaccinations according to usual
fees.
Since the
H1N1 season started, GCHD has vaccinated over 10,000 individuals for H1N1. Last
week, GCHD experienced a decrease in numbers of persons seeking the vaccine as
well as numbers of reported cases of flu-like illnesses. “While we are
currently seeing a decrease in the number of reported H1N1 cases, keep in mind
that it is not too late to get vaccinated and we may see another increase in
reported cases before winter is over. The most effective way to prevent H1N1
flu is to get vaccinated,” says Dr. Mark Guidry, GCHD CEO and Galveston County
Health Authority.
District
officials also encourage everyone to stay
informed, and practice good hygiene habits to reduce the spread of H1N1 and
seasonal flu. Recommended actions include covering the mouth and nose with a
tissue or sleeve when coughing and sneezing, and frequent hand washing. If soap
and water are not available a hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol should
be used.
Normal
immunizations operations will resume on January 4th. For more
information about Galveston County Health District Immunization activities and
vaccine supply call (409) 938-7221 or visit
www.gchd.org/chn/IMM.htm.
The
Galveston County Health District strives to protect and promote public health
for all residents of Galveston County and cities.
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(News
Media: For more information contact Kurt Koopmann, GCHD Public
Information Officer, 409-938-2211 or
kkoopman@gchd.org)
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