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WELCOME
to the Grand Traverse County Health Department. It is our responsibility to protect the health of all Grand Traverse County residents through a wide variety of programs and services. From Personal Health to Environmental Health to Emergency Management to Animal Control, we are here to keep this community safe and healthy...no matter what! Our courteous and professional staff has the knowledge and experience to assist you with your needs, and an enormous amount of resources to keep you informed. At the Grand Traverse County Health Department, we're helping you make healthy decisions. Because supplies of 2009 H1N1 vaccines are now plentiful, the Grand Traverse County Health Department is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated. Even though the H1N1 flu seems to have subsided, a third wave of illness may occur in the next several months. The more people who get H1N1 vaccinations, the less likely a third wave will be. Those at higher risk for flu-related complications continue to include children and adults with chronic health conditions and pregnant women. We would also like to remind parents of preschoolers and elementary students under age 10 that two doses of H1N1 flu vaccine are recommended at least 28 days apart.
The Grand Traverse County Health Department will offer free H1N1 vaccination clinics over the next several weeks. H1N1 vaccinations are also available from many health care providers and local pharmacies for a small fee.
So remember, it's not too late to vaccinate! Please print the Adult and Child consent forms. Enter your name, address, phone number, date of birth, and answer the medical history questions. Please bring this form with you to your appointment.
____________________________________________________H1N1 Vaccine walk-in clinic scheduled for the following dates and times: Every Wednesday through March 31st from 3:30 to 5:30pm at the Public Services Building, 2650 LaFranier, Traverse City Every Friday through the end of March from 8:30 to 11:30am at the Health Department, 2325 Garfield Road North, Traverse City. Anyone needing the H1N1 Vaccine, especially children needing their 2nd dose, are strongly encouraged to attend.
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