TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: St. Helens High School Cafeteria, 2375 Gable Road
FEE: None
WHO: Columbia Health District Public Health
WHO SHOULD GET VACCINATED?
Oregon Public Health officials make H1N1 vaccine available to everyone
WHAT VACCINE(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE? Nasal spray and shots
WHAT TO EXPECT: 1) waiting in line and 2) filling out forms for each person receiving a vaccination.
TRANSPORTATION: For those without transportation there will be a limited number of vouchers available for use with the Columbia County Rider Transportation available only through public health. Persons needing a voucher will have to call Columbia Health District Public Health (503-397-4651) to request the voucher which can be mailed or picked up.
Although the number of H1N1 influenza cases is declining nationally, health officials are urging everyone to get vaccinated for several reasons:
· H1N1 influenza is a very contagious and potentially serious disease. The best way to prevent catching or spreading H1N1 influenza is to get vaccinated.
· Because H1N1 is a new virus, we can't predict the course of the outbreak. Although the number of cases is dropping, we could still experience additional outbreaks of H1N1 influenza later this season.
· The more people who get vaccinated, the more protection we have in the community. Even if you get a mild case of influenza, someone you infect may develop a much more severe illness with complications.
For more information contact: Columbia Health District Public Health, 503-397-4651.

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