The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services and Cooper University Hospital will be hosting an H1N1 vaccination clinic for children ages 6 months to 5 years as well as children ages 6 years – 18 years with underlying medical conditions.

The H1N1 vaccine will be the injectable vaccine, which is not thimerosal-free.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to be vaccinated.

Date: Monday, November 16, 2009 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Location: Collingswood Grand Ballroom
(also known as the Scottish Rite)
315 White Horse Pike Collingswood, NJ 08109

Target Population:

• Children ages 6 months – 5 years old
• Children ages 6 years – 18 years with underlying medical conditions (note from their doctor is required).

Individuals not in the above stated priority groups should wait until additional vaccine is received to get their shot. Weekly shipments are expected and clinics will be scheduled as the vaccine becomes available.

The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services continues to encourage residents to follow steps in helping prevent the spread of flu in the workplace, schools and throughout the community. In addition to receiving the vaccines, people should wash their hands frequently, cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home from school or work if sick.

For more information, please contact Camden County Department of Health and Human Services at (856) 374-6000 or 1-800-999-9045.