A free clinic to offer the public the H1N1 vaccine will be held this weekend. This Saturday January 9th, a clinic will be held at Charlottesville High School from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The injectable and nasal spray options will both be offered. Health Department spokeswoman Peggy Brown Paviour says they have plenty of vaccine on hand so there's no need to arrive early or make an appointment. She also says you do not need to bring anything with you. There will be no charge for the vaccine. You will be expected to fill out forms once you arrive so they can determine which vaccine you need. The vaccine is recommend for anyone 6 months old and up. Additional clinics will be held in other jurisdictions covered by the Thomas Jefferson Health District. Those include:
• Fluvanna: January 12th, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m., Fluvanna County Community Center (old Fork Union Elementary School). Call (434) 591-1960 for information.
• Greene: January 19 th, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m., Ruckersville Fire Department.
Call (434) 985-2262 for information.
• Louisa: January 22nd, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m., Betty Queen Intergenerational Center.
Call (540) 967-3703 for information.
• Nelson: January 14th, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m., Lovingston Fire House
Call (434) 263-8315 for information.
