Mason County

Health Department

 

 

Announcements & News

 

 

 

 

Notice: MCHD makes every effort to protect the safety of clients and employees. As such, when the Havana School District is closed due to hazardous road conditions, the Mason County Health Department will also be closed (includes all clinics and home visiting)

 

Walk-in H1N1 vaccination clinics every Monday morning from 7:15-11:15. Open to all age groups. Completing the consent form and bringing it with you to the clinic may speed up your visit. We have ample vaccine for all Mason County residents. Visit our H1N1 clinics page for additional information.

 

2nd Doses: Children under 10 need two doses spaced at least 28 days apart. Children may attend a scheduled walk-in clinic or call the department to schedule an appointment. (309)543-2201. Children who received flumist for the 1st dose may receive an injectable vaccine for dose two.

 

H1N1 Non-Safety Vaccine Recall: The Flumist administered by the Mason County Health Department was part of the non-safety related recall announced by the CDC on December 22nd. This is a potency recall not a safety recall. It is important to know that all vaccine loses some potency with time and thus has an expiration date. When this vaccine was shipped in October and November, it met potency guidelines. Those who received the Flumist do not need to be revaccinated. The Department has disposed of all recalled Flumist and will be offering injectable vaccine for the remainder of our clinics. Link to full recall

 

This photo taken Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, and released by The White House Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, shows President Barack Obama at the White House as a White

House nurse prepares to administer

to him the H1N1 vaccine.

(AP Photo/The White House, Pete Souza)