WILLMAR -- Affiliated Community Medical Centers is now offering H1N1 novel influenza vaccination appointments to groups of people who are considered at highest risk of getting sick.
These high-risk categories include:
- All pregnant women.
- Children and adults who live with or provide care for infants younger than 6 months of age.
- Health care and emergency medical services personnel who have direct contact with patients or infectious material.
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- All children ages 6 months through 9 years.
- Children and adolescents ages 10 to 18 years who have chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or other lung problems that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
People who fit any of these criteria can contact ACMC between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment.
The numbers are:
ACMC Benson, 843-2030; ACMC Granite Falls, 564-2511; ACMC Litchfield, 693-3233; ACMC Marshall, 507-532-9631; ACMC New London-Spicer, 354-2222; ACMC Redwood Falls, 507-697-6650; ACMC Willmar, 231-6358.
Guidelines and recommendations for vaccination for the H1N1 novel virus, often called swine flu, are continuously being updated. New information will be posted at www.acmc . com as it becomes available.
-- Staff reports
