H1N1 clinic January 14 at Springfield Hospital Center
December 10 , 2009
Eric Villard

Read more about the Swine Flu in Eldersburg

The Carroll County Health Department will be having a mass Swine Flu (H1N1) vaccination clinic at Springfield Hospital Center at building “G” on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 12 to 5 p.m.

The clinic is for the general population, but those in priority groups are still encouraged to come. These in clued pregnant woman, caregivers for children who are younger than six months of age, healthcare and other emergency personnel, children and young adults ages six months to 24 years, and anyone age 25 to 64 with a health condition that could H1N1 cause more damage.

The treatments at Springfield are subject to vaccine availability. Health Department officials will only be administering flu injections at this clinic and not the FluMist nasal flu vaccine spray.

If you’re worried that you may have the flu, use the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' evaluation tool.

Stay healthy

The following are noticeable symptoms of the Swine Flu, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Body aches and headaches
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Vomiting and diarrhea

Follow these guidelines to stay healthy this flu season, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

- Get vaccinated
- Be aware of false anti-flu products. Click here for a list of known products.
- Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough and dispose of the tissue after you’ve used it
- Wash you hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand cleaners
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- Avoid contact with those who are infected