County of San Diego Press Release:
County Announces Mass H1N1 Vaccination Events
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announces a series of five H1N1
mass vaccination events for San Diego County residents, beginning with a clinic this Friday at Qualcomm
Stadium.
“We would like to remind County residents that H1N1 is still very active in our communities,” said
Dianne Jacob, Chairwoman, San Diego County Board of Supervisors. “These H1N1 vaccination clinics are a great way for those who have yet to be vaccinated to come in and get their H1N1 vaccine.
“This is a true public health effort by the County to get people vaccinated, and by getting your H1N1
vaccine, you’re not only protecting yourself but protecting your loved ones and neighbors.”
The H1N1 vaccine is now available to everyone, regardless of age. “Immunization of the community is a shared responsibility,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H, San Diego County Public Health Officer. “We encourage everyone to do their part in protecting their communities, families and themselves against H1N1.”
The vaccine will be offered at the following locations throughout San Diego County:
Saturday, Jan. 16
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Kimball Senior Center, 121 D Avenue, National City, 91950
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Westfield Plaza Camino Real, 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, 92008
H1N1 Update: There are no additional H1N1-related deaths to report. San Diego County has had 786 hospitalized cases of H1N1 to date.