Mayo Announces New H1N1 Vaccination Clinic

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has a limited supply of H1N1 vaccine and will begin taking appointments for H1N1 vaccination beginning Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 a.m. The appointment line will stay open on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until all appointment slots are filled. Minnesota residents with a Mayo Clinic patient number can call 507-266-0011 to schedule an appointment.

Based on Minnesota Department of Health priorities, eligible patients must be Minnesota residents with a Mayo Clinic patient number and meet the one of the criteria below:

• Pregnant women
• Children 6 months through 18 years old
• Adults who are primary caregivers for children under 6 months old
• Children age 9 and under who received their first H1N1 dose on or before Oct. 31. Children 9 and under need two doses of H1N1 vaccine. The doses must be at least 21days apart.

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