For Release: November 6, 2008 Contact: Erika Jenssen, 925-313-6734
MEDIA ADVISORY
County to Offer Flu Vaccine at Public Health Immunization Clinics
WHAT: There is still time to receive a flu vaccine before Thanksgiving. Seasonal flu vaccinations will be offered at Contra Costa Health Services
Public Health immunization clinics starting Monday, November 10, 2008. Flu vaccinations are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
Vaccinations cost $15 for adults and $10 for children up to 19 years of age, but no one will be turned away if unable to pay. Vaccinations will
be available until springtime.
WHO: Anyone older than 6 months is eligible for a vaccination. You should not receive a vaccination if you are allergic to eggs. Pregnant women,
people with chronic disease, all children younger than 19 years and those older than 50 years should receive flu vaccine. Nasal spray and
injections will both be available for healthy people ages 2 to 49 and are not pregnant.
WHERE: Brentwood Public Health Concord Public Health Department
Department 2355 Stanwell Circle
171 Sand Creek Road, Suite A 1 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays
1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Pittsburg Public Health Richmond Public Health Department
Department 39th Street & Bissell Avenue, 1st
2311 Loveridge Road floor
1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays 1 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays
Flu immunization is the topic of the latest Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) podcast, an audio presentation available on the CCHS website. For
more information, call 1-800-246-2494 or visit cchealth.org
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Oliver Symonds
Community & Media Relations Specialist
Community Education & Information
Contra Costa Health Services
597 Center Ave. Suite 255
Martinez, CA 94553
Office: (925) 313-6832
Fax: (925) 313-6219