Step right up and get your flu shot -- at the library
We know many people are having trouble finding swine flu vaccines. But perhaps relief is on the way. We're hearing reports of flu clinics opening up in unexpected places.
Baltimore's public library system is teaming up with the city health department to offer free seasonal and H1N1 vaccines.
The clinics begin this Friday at the central library at 400 Cathedral Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for seasonal flu shots only. H1N1 vaccines will be available Friday Dec. 11 and Friday Jan. 8 at the same times and location. Flu experts will also be on hand to answer questions. For more info, visit the library's website at www.prattlibrary.org.
Additional H1N1 clinics are coming up this week at the city health department -- including by appointment for pregnant women. You can find out about those at the department's website: www.baltimorehealth.org.
In addition, our friends at the Consuming Interests blog tell us both seasonal and H1N1 vaccines will be available at the BWI airport. Check out the details here. Apparently, BWI has been providing flu shots for the last couple of years. It's called AeroClinic and the vaccines don't come cheap-- seasonal flu shots are $40 and the H1N1 vaccine - when it's available - will go for $22.
Hear of any other clinics? Let us know.
Comments
There is a clinic this Saturday (Nov. 7) at Mt. Pleasant Church and Ministries (http://www.baltimorehealth.org/index.html). However, the website says "first come first serve."
This is outrageous. I have a 2 1/2-month old infant at home. This should put both me an my wife at the front of the line. I have managed to get vaccinated at work, but my wife who is home taking care of him has not been able to get vaccinated yet. The management (or lack thereof) that the city has demonstrated so far of its vaccines is absolutely unacceptable.
Mayor Dixon, I will work my hardest to get you thrown out during the next primary. You are putting my son's life at risk.
Posted by: Rob | November 6, 2009 10:10 AM