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December 8, 2009 · 9:56 pm

H1N1 Vaccine Available for General Public

Now, anyone can get the H1N1 vaccine.

The South Milwaukee Health Department is hosting four H1N1 flu clinics in the next two weeks — all open to the general public — at City Hall, 2424 15th Avenue.

The following clinics, each held from 1 to 4:30 p.m., are by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling the Health Department at 768-8055.

  • Wednesday, December 9
  • Thursday, December 10
  • Wednesday, December 16
  • Thursday, December 17

For information on future clinics, please call 2-1-1, or log on to www.wisconsinfluclinic.info.

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November 17, 2009 · 10:15 pm

Another Opportunity for the H1N1 Vaccine

You may have another chance to get the H1N1 vaccine in South Milwaukee.

The South Milwaukee Health Department will host a H1N1 flu clinic from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, at City Hall, 2424 15th Ave.

Once again, only those in targeted groups can get the vaccine:

  • All children 6 months of age through 18;  
  • Pregnant women;
  • Health care workers and emergency medical service personnel;
  • Household contacts and caregivers for children less than 6 months old; and
  • Adults 18-64 who have a chronic medical conditions associated with higher risk of complications from influenza.

In addition, the Visiting Nurse Association has rescheduled the seasonal flu clinic for Thursday, December 10, from 1 to 6 p.m. at City Hall. Cost is $30, or Medicare Part B or Medicaid can be billed. The clinic is for those 9 and older. 

For information on future H1N1 clinics, please call 211, or log on to www.wisconsinfluclinic.info. You can also learn more about H1N1 in this document, and you can access the Health Department website here.

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November 6, 2009 · 9:49 am

South Milwaukeeans Welcome at Joint Oak Creek H1N1 Vaccination Clinic on Nov. 14

The Oak Creek, South Milwaukee and St. Francis Health Departments will be holding a joint H1N1 vaccination clinic on Saturday, November 14 at the Oak Creek Senior High School. It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or as long as vaccine lasts. Only members of the targeted group can get the vaccine.

Click here to visit the Oak Creek website to learn more.

Also, Cudahy has a clinic planned for November 9. Click here for more.

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November 4, 2009 · 12:25 am

Coverage of the South Milwaukee Flu Clinic

Today’s TMJ4 stopped by the South Milwaukee H1N1 clinic on Wednesday, and reporter Jay Olstad filed this report.

South Milwaukee Gets Its First Shot at Swine Flu Vaccines

Lines were indeed long early, but by the time my mother took my 4-year-old son for his nasal vaccine at about 11:15 a.m., there was no wait.

Thanks again to our Health Department and others for putting this on. It’s a big undertaking, and it was a long day (and night before setting up) for all involved. We should all be grateful for the dedication of this department in keeping our residents healthy.

I’ll keep you posted on any upcoming clinics. You can also call 211 to learn more about vaccination opportunities, or log on to www.wisconsinfluclinic.info for a Flu Clinic Locator tool. And check out this document from the Health Department with more information on H1N1.

You can learn more about the South Milwaukee Health Department and all the valuable services it provides — your tax dollars at work — here.

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October 27, 2009 · 9:56 pm

H1N1 Flu Clinic Planned for November 4

The city’s first H1N1 flu clinic — for those in targeted populations only — is coming up. The walk-in clinic is planned for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, at City Hall.

There is limited vaccine availability, and vaccines will only be given on a first-come, first-served basis to the following people: 

  • Health care and emergency medical services personnel who have direct contact with patients or infectious material;
  • Pregnant women;
  • Household contacts and caregivers for children less than 6 months old;
  • All children age 6 months to 4 years; and 
  • Children and adolescents ages 5-18 years who have a chronic medical condition associated with higher risk of complications from influenza.

For information on future clinics please call 211, or log on to www.wisconsinfluclinic.info for a Flu Clinic Locator tool. And you can learn more about the South Milwaukee Health Department and all the valuable services it provides — your tax dollars at work — here.

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