SPOKANE -- The Spokane Regional Health District announced Thursday that the upcoming H1N1 (swine) influenza vaccination clinics are being changed from walk-in clinics to appointment only. The change will help manage patient care while reducing long lines. The only upcoming clinic that is still a "walk-in" clinic is at the Airway Heights Community Center on November 18.
To qualify for the nasal spray, you need to be healthy and between the ages of 2 and 24 and not pregnant. Healthy adults between the ages of 25 and 49 who are healthcare workers or live with or care for an infant less than six months also qualify.
Pregnant women, caregivers for children younger than six years old, health care and emergency medical personnel, and all people six months to 64 years of age who have underlying health conditions can get the H1N1 flu shot vaccine.
Upcoming Clinics by appointment only (call for an appointment on November 23 and 24, at 324-1648 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.)
December 1, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners
December 2, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. West Central Community Center
December 8, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. East Central Community Center
December 10, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Northeast Community Center
The walk-in clinic is November 18 at the Airway Heights Community Center, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Nasal spray only.
Call the Health District's information line at (509) 324-1495 for up-to-date information on vaccine availability. Or go to their website at www.srhd.org for more information and reliable sources.
