Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) announced today its school-located H1N1 clinics scheduled for Saturday December 12, 2009, and December 19, 2009, will be open to the general public. The decision to open the clinics to the general public was made in consultation with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and after careful review of JCPH current vaccine distribution and availability.

To date, JCPH has received 101,900 doses of H1N1 vaccine and distributed 82,274 doses to its high priority populations via distribution to healthcare providers in the County, special priority group clinics and mass school-located clinics. “Now that the majority of our high risk population has been vaccinated, we are making vaccine available to anyone who wants it,” said Dr. Mark B. Johnson, MD, MPH. 

JCPH has over 15,000 doses of vaccine available for the upcoming clinics. The clinics will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Shots or nasal spray will be provided free of charge. The goal is to vaccinate as many people as possible. The public can download consent forms from our clinic Web page and bring with them on the day of clinic.  You can also email us at publichealthclinics@jeffco.us and let us know which clinic you plan on attending.  For those who have already notified us, thank you.

Who Should Attend: Everyone who wants to protect themselves from H1N1

Clinic Locations and Dates:
• Alameda High School: 1255 South Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80232
     December 12 & December 19 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
• Arvada High School: 7951 W. 65th Ave., Arvada, CO 80004 
     December 12 & December 19 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
• Columbine High School: 6201 South Pierce St., Littleton, CO 80123   
      December 12 & December 19 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
• Evergreen High School: 29300 Buffalo Park Rd., Evergreen, CO 80437
     December 12 & December 19 (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Please see www.jeffco.us/health for more information. Please see www.immunizecolorado.com for seasonal flu shot availability.