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H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Info for Porter County

October 21, 2009

Porter County Health Department has a limited supply of H1N1 vaccines and is therefore scheduling appointments for the following populations only:

Pregnant women
People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months old
Children 6 months through 4 years old
Children 5 to 18 years old who have chronic medical conditions

To make an appointment call the Porter County Health Department:

Valparaiso (219) 465-3525 M-F 8:30-4:30
Portage (219) 759-8239 M-F 8:30-12:00, 1:00-4:30

To check for updates on H1N1 vaccines available to Porter County residents, visit Porter County's H1N1 page.

Duneland Flu Clinics

Seasonal Flu Clinics are offered at three Chesterton Locations. The seasonal flu shot does not protect against H1N1. It is best to call before going to the clinic to ensure that an immunizing pharmacist is on duty and that they still have the shot available.

Walgreens
580 E Indian Boundary Road
395-8583
8:00am – 10:00 pm
Steel Family Health Care Center
2022 Kelle Dr.
395-2200
8:00am – 10:00pm
Kmart
750 Indian Boundary Road
926-7571
hours vary

Duneland Schools

H1N1 flu vaccines are currently being administered to school children in school day clinics and through the Porter County Health Department clinic for those who meet certain criteria.

School day clinics for Liberty and Jackson Elementary Schools have already taken place and clinics are scheduled for Bailly, Brummitt and Yost Elementary Schools for the week of October 26 as supplies last. Clinics for the remaining Duneland Schools are pending.