Pre-teens/Adolescent and Adults Immunization Outreach

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) announces that there will be an

Immunization clinic on Saturday, September 29, 2012, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM or while supplies last, at the Yigo Gym. This clinic is for pre-teens/adolescent and adults.

The following vaccines will be available to eligible person based on their age and vaccination history:

Pre-teens/adolescents 9 - 18 years of age

Human papillomavirus (HPV) – for females and males

Influenza (Flu) 2012-2013

Tetanus diphtheria toxoids, acellular pertussis (Tdap)

Pre-teens/adolescents 11-18 years of age

Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4)

Persons 19 years and older

Influenza (Flu) 2012-2013

Hepatitis A and B (Twinrix)

Persons 65 years and older

Pneumococcal (PPV23)

Parents must bring their child’s most current shot record. Adults must bring a photo ID and a current shot record (if available). Children below 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or an adult with written authorization and photo ID.

For more information, please call the DPHSS Immunization Program at 735-7143.

JAMES W. GILLAN