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H1N1 vaccines available to high-risk individuals in the Truckee Meadows

Page Last Updated: Friday November 20, 2009 11:43am PST

The Washoe County Health District began handing out wristbands for H1N1 vaccinations beginning at 7 a.m. Friday--for this weekend's free clinic for high-risk patients--and ran out about four hours later.

The line began forming early Friday for the color-coded wristbands that will designate what time the vaccination will be given on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The wristbands are not available on Saturday. The clinics and wristbands are available at the
Washoe County Health District headquarters at 1001 East 9th St. in Reno. Those who were unable to pick up a wristband and paperwork Friday are advised to check the district's Web site at www.washoecounty.us/flu or call 1.866.767.5038 for information about the next clinic schedule.

High-risk patients include; anyone between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old, pregnant women and caregivers of children 6 months and younger, as well as people ages 25 to 64 with an underlying medical condition.

Saint Mary's in south Reno will be giving 500 shots Friday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The vaccine will cost $20, The county health district's vaccines are free.

And high-risk residents in the Sierra Fire Protection District, which includes west Washoe Valley, Galena, Verdi, Peavine and Cold Springs can also head to a public clinic happening Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The district has about 500 doses available that will be given on a first come, first-served basis.
Those interested should call 849-1108 ext. 5. The vaccines will be given out at the Sierra Fire Station #38 on 16255 Mount Rose Highway.

Many Safeway and Walgreens stores are also offering the H1N1 flu shots, and it is recommended you call your local store first to make sure they have some in stock. These shots cost about $25.

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