Flu vaccination clinics set for this week

Daily Staff

Two sets of flu vaccinations will begin this week.

HOMEWARD Public Health will hold seasonal flu vaccination clinics from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at Cub Foods, 3121 Grand Ave.

Seasonal flu shots are $25, pneumonia shots are $30, and a FluMist vaccine is $30. FluMist is a nasal spray available for individuals ages 2 to 49 years. Story County Public Health has scheduled H1N1 vaccination clinics Tuesday through Saturday in a variety of locations in Ames. Only members of priority groups will be able to receive vaccinations.

Tuesday, 4 – 7 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave.

Friday, 4 – 7 p.m.

First Evangelical Free Church of Ames, 2008 24th St. (The seasonal flu vaccine will also be available at this site for $25.)

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Scheman Building, Rooms 260 and 262

The following groups are priority groups: pregnant women, persons who live with or provide care for infants less than 6 months old, health care and emergency medical services personnel, children and adolescents ages 6 months to 24 years, individuals ages 25 to 64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications. Children ages 9 and younger who received their first dose of H1N1 vaccine (mist or shot) will need a second dose. There must be at least 28 days between the first and second doses.