Community Programs and Advisories

Village of Tequesta to Offer H1N1 Vaccinations
Free-of-Charge to Village Residents

H1N1 Vaccination Update
12/8/09

H1N1 Hotline at 561-744-4052

The Village of Tequesta has chosen to provide the H1N1 vaccine to the Village of Tequesta Residents through the Fire-Rescue Department.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has opened the H1N1 vaccination to the general population of Palm Beach County. This means that all age groups can now receive the H1N1 vaccine.  The  vaccine is free and receiving it is voluntary.

We are currently asking you to call our H1N1 Hotline at 561-744-4052 and leave your name, address, and phone number.  We will get back to you and set up an appointment.

Thanks,

Peter Allen, Infection Control Officer

Vaccines are expected to come in multiple small shipments and will be administered as long as supplies last.  We recommend you register early! 

Those wishing to receive the H1N1 Vaccination must fall within the “Target Population” as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Currently that includes:
1)    All pregnant women
2)    All children ages 6 months to 24 years
3)    All caregivers of children less than 6 months old
4)    Adults between 24 and 49 years of age with underlying medical conditions such as Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Immunosuppressive diseases
5)    Health Care Workers

To register for the vaccination call the Village’s H1N1 Hotline” at 744-4052.

For additional information contact your healthcare provider or visit www.flu.gov or www.cdc.gov. 

Swine Flu Press Release and Information
The Tequesta Fire - Rescue is currently watching the Swine Flu situation closely.  A state hotline is setup with operators who will speak English and Spanish. The number is 1-800-342-3557.  You can also sign up for e-mail updates at www.doh.state.fl.us.