Fort Bend County Gets H1N1 Vaccine, HSS Gets Fewer Than 1,000 Doses

Almost 17,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine have been made available in Fort Bend County mostly through private healthcare providers.

The Texas Department of State Health Services, responsible for allocating H1N1 vaccine in Texas, continues to target the regular healthcare system in each jurisdiction to assist in the vaccination effort. Fort Bend County Health & Human Services has received less than 1,000 doses to date.

“County residents should first contact their personal healthcare providers to see if they are giving the H1N1 vaccine,” said Jean Galloway, HHS director. “In this way, HHS can reserve its limited amount of vaccine for the highest risk population.”

HHS will begin offering the H1N1 vaccine, free of charge, during normal immunization clinic hours on Nov. 3. The following groups are considered to be at high risk for influenza complications and will be given priority for the limited supply of vaccine:

• Pregnant women (must bring a prescription from their doctor)
• Children ages 2-5 years old
• Children 5-18 years old with chronic health conditions
• Adults 24-64 years old with underlying medical conditions
• People 6 months to 24 years old
• Anyone who lives with or cares for a person in high risk group
• Healthcare workers and emergency personnel

“Everyone who wants to be vaccinated will be when more vaccine becomes available,” said Galloway. “We thank the public for their understanding as we serve people most at risk first and for checking with their own healthcare providers for vaccine availability.”

H1N1 flu shots will continue to be given as long as supplies last at the following location:

Clinical Health Services
4520 Reading Rd., Suite A
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Clinic Hours:

Tuesdays and Thursdays – 9 a.m. – 11:30 am. and 1 p.m. – 4:30 pm.

Fridays – 8:00am – Noon

For more information, call Clinical Health Services at 281-342-6414 during regular business hours or visit http://www.fortbendcountyhhs.com..