Free Seasonal Flu Shots in Reno

Rotary Family Flu Shot Day will be on Saturday, October 17, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free seasonal flu shots will be offered at two locations to those age six months and older on a first-come, first-served basis, while supply lasts. A walk-in clinic will be at Billinghurst Middle School, 6685 Chesterfield Lane in northwest Reno. A drive-thru clinic with be at the Washoe County Roads Division, 3101 Longley Lane in southeast Reno (just south of the Nevada Humane Society). For more information, call (775) 325-8140.

Swine Flu Update: The first shipment of the H1N1 flu vaccine has been received by the Washoe County Health District. Vaccinations are being offered first to healthcare providers and emergency medical services personnel because of their high risk for becoming infected with the H1N1 virus due to their close contact with ill patients. When it becomes available, Washoe County Health will be providing information about H1N1 vaccinations for the public.

Through the week ending October 3, 833 confirmed and probable cases of swine flu have been reported in Washoe County, including a second H1N1 flu-related death.

Source: Washoe County Health District press release.

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