Bassett Healthcare will be holding a
free H1N1 flu clinic for established pediatric
patients today from 5 to 7 p.m. in Pediatrics
on the 3rd floor of the Clinic building
in Cooperstown. Patients must call
ahead to schedule an appointment at 1-
800-227-7388.
Children 6 months through 18 years of
age who have certain chronic medical conditions
or a weakened immune system
should get the flu shot (injected into the
muscle). Both the nasal spray form of the
vaccine or the flu shot can be given to
healthy children 2-18 years of age.
This will be the initial vaccination for
children through nine years of age as they
are recommended to receive a second dose
of the vaccine about a month later. Older
children need only one dose.
Regardless of the need for a booster
later and the question of vaccine availability,
it is recommended all children get at
least the initial immunization now for the
protection it provides against the H1N1
virus.
For Cooperstown pediatric patients,
call 547-3290 for an appointment.
Bassett Healthcare Oneonta will be
holding a free H1N1 flu shot clinic for established
pediatric patients ages six
months to three years of age, Saturday,
Nov. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 125
Main Street in Oneonta.
This clinic is also by appointment only.
Call 607-433-1790. The H1N1 vaccine being
offered is the injected, preservative
free form. Children in the following categories
qualify for this clinic:
Any child six months to three years of
age.
Any child six months to three years of
age with a long-term health problem.
Any child six months to three years of
age with a weakened immune system.
Any child six months of age with a
muscle or nerve disorder (such as seizure
disorders or cerebral palsy) that can lead
to breathing or swallowing problems.
