FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:     January 6, 2010

FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the North Brookfield Board of Health Office

508-867-0201 or health@northbrookfield.net

LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS REMIND RESIDENTS

OF IMPORTANCE OF GETTING VACCINATED AGAINST FLU

National Influenza Vaccination Week stresses importance of immunization against flu

North Brookfield Board of Health officials here today announced plans for a large-scale H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinic for all North Brookfield residents. The clinic will take place on January 14, 2010 between the hours of 3 PM to 7 PM at the North Brookfield Elementary School Cafeteria. Children 10 and under who received their first dose of the vaccine at the December 17^th clinic are now eligible for the recommended second dose of vaccine. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent. In recognition of the increased availability of vaccine from the federal government, this clinic will provide vaccination to all members of the general public, not just those in priority groups.

All vaccines will be provided at the upcoming clinic free of charge to all North Brookfield residents on a first-come, first-serve basis. Residents are asked to bring their health insurance cards, although insurance is not required to get vaccinated at the clinic.

For more information, please contact the North Brookfield Board of Health Office, 215 North Main St., 508-867-0201, health@northbrookfield.net