For those interested in getting H1N1 shot and live in Nassau Co.

I realized that I put this in a pp and it didn't make sense to be there... so I made a new post.

Please, note that I received this from my Union President - I'm a teacher in Merrick. This is NOT my opinion... just info that I am passing along - I copied and pasted it from my email.

Nassau County Department of Health to Offer
H1N1 Flu Vaccine to Pregnant Women Free of Cost

Nassau County Department of Health will be offering the H1N1 vaccine at
no cost to Nassau County pregnant women on November 16, 2009. The
vaccine will be available:

November 16, 2009
5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Nassau County Department of Health
106 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard
East Employee Entrance
Uniondale, New York

The vaccine that is being administered comes in a multi-dose vial
containing thimerosal (a mercury preservative). The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) state that there is no evidence that
thimerosal is harmful to a pregnant women or fetus. The CDC advises
pregnant women to get flu shots either with or without thimerosal.

H1N1Flu Can Cause Serious Illness in Pregnant Women:


Pregnant women should receive the new H1N1 flu vaccine as well as the
seasonal flu vaccine.
A pregnant woman who gets any type of flu is at risk for serious
complications and hospitalization.
Pregnant women who are otherwise healthy have had severe illness from
the new H1N1 flu. This has occurred nationally, as well as in New York
State.
In comparison to the general population, a greater proportion of
pregnant women infected with the new H1N1 flu have been hospitalized.
In addition, severe illness and death have occurred in pregnant women.
Six percent of confirmed deaths related to the new H1N1 flu have been in
pregnant women, while only about 1 percent of the general population is
pregnant.
Vaccination is the single best way for pregnant women to protect
against the flu.
Pregnant women should get the "flu shot." The nasal-spray form of
vaccine - is not currently approved for use in pregnant women.
Influenza vaccines have not been shown to cause harm to a pregnant
woman or her baby. The seasonal flu shot, which previously has proven
safe forpregnant women, and the new H1N1 flu vaccine were made using the
same process.

For additional information, please call the Nassau County Department of
Health Flu Call Center, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm, 1-888-684-4271.

Directions to Nassau County Department of Health
Via the Northern State Parkway:
Take the Northern State Pkwy to exit 31A (Meadowbrook Pkwy S). Go south
on the Meadowbrook Pkwy to exit M4 for Rt-24 W (Hempsteasd Tpke). Keep
right at fork to merge onto Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Follow on Charles
Lindbergh Blvd for approximately one mile. Department of Health building
is on your left. Follow blue sign for parking.
Via Southern State Pkwy:
Take the Southern State Pkwy to exit 22N (Meadowbrook Pkwy N). ). Go
north on the Meadowbrook Pkwy to exit M4 for Rt-24 W. Keep right at fork
to merge onto Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Follow on Charles Lindbergh Blvd
for approximately one mile. Department of Health building is on your
left. (Please Note: Charles Lindbergh Blvd is a one way street. DO NOT
attempt to turn around on Charles Lindbergh Blvd.)

Re: For those interested in getting H1N1 shot and live in Nassau Co.

i plan to go tonight but, i hope they dont try to turn me away, i am barely showing

do you need to bring a note from your OB or anything?

Re: For those interested in getting H1N1 shot and live in Nassau Co.

hmmm... IDK. That's a good question. I'll find out for you!

Re: For those interested in getting H1N1 shot and live in Nassau Co.

Posted by mrskparetta

i plan to go tonight but, i hope they dont try to turn me away, i am barely showing

do you need to bring a note from your OB or anything?