H1N1 flu vaccine availability expanded at Allina clinics
Seasonal flu vaccine available for all Allina clinic patients
MINNEAPOLIS 12/03/2009--Allina clinics, including Allina Medical Clinic, Aspen Medical Group or Quello Clinic, are now making H1N1 flu vaccine available to the full range of patients covered by the current Minnesota Department of Health priority list.
"Patients who fall within the MDH priority categories are encouraged to call their Allina Medical Clinic, Quello Clinic or Aspen Medical Group clinic and make an appointment to receive their vaccination," said Lynn Berg, Allina's director for clinics risk and safety. "H1N1 vaccine supply is continuing to arrive, but still not in large enough numbers for everyone at this time, so we are following the eligibility guidelines provided by MDH."
The current priority groups eligible for H1N1 vaccine as defined by the Minnesota Department of Health are:
- age 6 months through 24 years
- age 25 through 64 years and have a chronic medical condition that would put you at risk for complications
- pregnant women
- a parent, sibling or primary care provider of an infant age 6 months or younger
- health care providers or emergency medical services personnel
If an individual meets one these criteria and is a patient of Allina Medical Clinic, Aspen Medical Group or Quello Clinic, they should call their clinic during regular clinic hours to make an appointment.
Some Minnesota counties are also offering public H1N1 flu vaccine clinics. Individuals should contact their county health departments for that information.
Additional information about H1N1 vaccine availability at Allina locations is online at Allina.com/flu.
Allina Twitters H1N1 news at @AllinaH1N1.
Seasonal flu vaccine now available
In addition, Allina's clinics have received their final and full shipment of seasonal flu vaccine. This vaccine is now available for all Allina patients (Allina Medical Clinic, Aspen Medical Group and Quello Clinic).
Patients wishing to receive a seasonal flu vaccine should call their regular clinic to make an appointment.
About Allina clinics
Allina clinics are a not-for-profit system of clinics including 45 Allina Medical Clinic locations, 12 Aspen Medical Group clinics and specialty care centers, and five Quello Clinic locations.
The Allina clinics are part of Allina Hospitals & Clinics which owns and operates 11 hospitals, more than 90 clinics and specialty care centers, and specialty medical services that provide hospice care, oxygen and home medical equipment, pharmacies, and emergency medical transportation services. Allina Hospitals & Clinics and the latest health information can be found online at allina.com.
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