and select "H1N1" clinic. Or call: 1-866-358-2878 (and press 4) between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Appointments are on a first come, first served basis. No walk-ins will be accommodated without an appointment. To gain entry to the clinic, participants must show the printed confirmation or the identification code they will receive when registering for an appointment.

Approximately 2,500 doses of the H1N1 vaccine will be distributed at this clinic, including 2,000 doses for people of 4 years of age and above, and 500 doses for children between 6 and 35 months of age. However, vaccine for children between 36 and 47 months will not be available at this clinic.  This clinic is specifically for people in high priority target groups, including: 
 

Individuals 6 months to 24 years of age

Caretakers and household contacts of children under 6 months of age

Pregnant women

Healthcare workers and emergency services personnel

People 25 to 64 years of age with underlying medical conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, which put them at high risk for flu-related complications

 
H1N1 vaccinations have been produced in several forms such as nasal spray and shots. Health Department vaccination clinic staff will work with residents to determine the best form of vaccine for each individual, based on health needs and vaccine availability.
 
In addition to this clinic, LCHD is distributing limited amounts of vaccine to practitioners, especially pediatricians and obstetricians, throughout the Lake County region. Our goal is to provide the vaccine to people at highest risk first, and then provide it to the general public. We recognize that the delay in the manufacturing of the vaccine has been frustrating for many people. We will continue to inform the community of distribution sites as more vaccine becomes available.
 
More than 430 local healthcare providers and facilities, such as schools, businesses, and retail pharmacies, have registered to receive the vaccine. For a list of Lake County public sites that will provide the vaccine in the near future, visit:

http://www.idph.state.il.us/h1n1_flu/vaccine_locations/sf_vaccine_locations_lake.htm  

 

As future Health Department vaccination clinics and plans are available, information will be shared publicly and will be available through the Health Department's Flu Hotline, 847.377.8350 and web page,

 

www.lakecountyil.gov/health/h1n1.htm