November 20, 2009

H1N1 Vaccine Event is Tuesday Nov. 24 in Arlington

Tarrant County Public Health will hold a one-day H1N1 vaccination event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Arlington Convention Center located at 1200 Ballpark Way.

The H1N1 vaccine will be available for the following high-risk individuals with health conditions that could increase their risk of medical complications from influenza: pregnant women, household contacts and caregivers for children younger than six months of age, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, all individuals from six months to 24 years of age and individuals age 25 to 64.

Seven other public health centers in Tarrant County are also offering H1N1 vaccines while they last. For more information and locations, call 2-1-1 or visit health.tarrantcounty.com.