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This page provides information regarding public health sponsored H1N1 flu vaccine clinics scheduled within Sarasota County.  A listing of Sarasota County Flu and Pneumonia Coalition partner-sponsored H1N1 flu vaccine walk-in clinics and one-time H1N1 vaccine clinics is also provided on this page.

Other counties:  For clinics elsewhere in Florida, please visit the Florida Department of Health at www.myflusafety.com. 

Children:  Children under age 10 need two vaccines given at least three weeks apart for full protection.  Children less than 6 months of age should not be vaccinated (influenza vaccine is not approved for use in this age group).

Consent Form:  This form is required to receive a vaccine and is available here for your convenience.  You may print and complete this form to bring with you to the vaccine clinic.

• H1N1 Vaccine Consent Form for All Ages (English) [62KB PDF - updated 11-18-09]
  Other Languages:  Spanish  |  Russian  |  Ukrainian  [PDF format - all under 200Kb]

Clinic Locations

(Last Updated 07/15/2010)

SCHD PROVIDES H1N1 VACCINES FOR ALL THOSE SIX MONTHS OF AGE & OLDER
The Sarasota County Health Department is currently providing H1N1 vaccines at no charge at the following locations:

• Walk-in Vaccination Clinic - Sarasota County Health Department
  2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota 34237
  WHO WE WILL VACCINATE:  Sarasota County residents age 6 months & older
  Hours:
              Mon - Wed, 8 - 11:30 am and 1 - 4 pm
              1st & 3rd Thursdays, 8 - 11:30 am and 1 - 4 pm
              2nd & 4th Thursdays, 10 am - 6 pm
              Fri, 8 am - 12 noon
  The last client should be registered 20 minutes prior to closing.
• Walk-in Vaccination Clinic - South County Community Clinic (Venice)
  New address, same location:  19501 W Villages Pkwy, Building B2  -  (941) 861-3380
  (Formerly 7820 S Tamiami Trail, Building B-2, Venice)
  WHO WE WILL VACCINATE:  Sarasota County residents age 6 months & older
  Hours:
              Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8 am - 5 pm
              Tues, 9 am - 6 pm
              Fri, 8 am - 1 pm
  The last client should be registered 20 minutes prior to closing.

 
HEALTH IN MOTION PROVIDES H1N1 VACCINES
The Sarasota County Health Department is continuing to provide H1N1 flu vaccines at no charge through their Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit:

• Health In Motion (Mobile Medical Unit)   Click here for current schedule...
  WHO WE WILL VACCINATE:  Adults & Children 4 yrs & older

ONGOING WALK-IN CLINICS OFFERING VACCINES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

H1N1 flu vaccinations (along with seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccinations) are available from Sarasota County Flu and Pneumonia Coalition walk-in clinic partners at the following locations, while supplies last.  The cost for a seasonal flu shot will vary between $25 and $30, depending on the provider. Pneumonia vaccine will be $45-$50. Cash and check are accepted. If you have Medicare B, bring a copy of your card with you.

Further Information & Frequent Questions

Resources:

• 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - What You Need to Know
  Inactivated Version ("The Flu Shot") [37KB PDF - cdc]

Is there a cost to get the vaccine?
The vaccine is provided free from the federal government. The cost for health department staff to administer the vaccine is also being covered by the federal government. This is why the Sarasota County Health Department is providing the vaccine at no cost.  Private providers are able to charge an administrative fee to cover their costs for staffing and supplies as they are not receiving federal funds for administration costs.

Who should receive the vaccine?
Everyone is encouraged to get the H1N1 vaccine, which is now available to all Sarasota County residents older than six months of age. Groups that are at higher risk for influenza or influenza-related complications, are likely to come in contact with influenza viruses as part of their occupation and could transmit influenza viruses to others in medical care settings, or are close contacts of infants aged <6 months (who are too young to be vaccinated). Those groups include:

1. Pregnant women,

2. Persons who live with or provide care for infants aged <6 months (e.g., parents, siblings, and daycare providers),

3. Health-care and emergency medical services personnel as defined in the MMWR (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr58e0821a1.htm)

4. Persons aged 6 months-24 years, and

5. Persons aged 25-64 years who have medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, or cancer) that put them at high risk for developing flu-related complications

Who should not be vaccinated? 
Some people should not be vaccinated without first consulting a physician. They include:

• People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs.

• People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past.

• People who developed Guillian-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine previously.

• Children less than 6 months of age (influenza vaccine is not approved for use in this age group).

• People who have a moderate or severe illness with a fever should wait to get vaccinated until their symptoms lessen.

If you have questions about whether you should get a flu vaccination, consult your healthcare provider.

The H1N1 Vaccine - What You Need to Know
This fact sheet produced by the CDC covers the basics of the H1N1 vaccine, including safety information.

• Info on the Inactivated Version ("The Flu Shot") [37KB PDF - cdc]
       In Spanish [83KB PDF - CDC]
       In Russian [285KB PDF - CDC]
       In Ukrainian [283KB PDF - CDC]
  
• Info on the Live, Attenuated Version (The Nasal Spray Vaccine) [37KB PDF - cdc]
       In Spanish [232KB PDF - CDC]
• H1N1 Flu Vaccine: What a Parent Should Know [50KB DOC]

General questions about vaccine safety:

• http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/vaccine_safety_qa.htm
  [Centers for Disease Control & Prevention]