Dutchess County Executive, William R. Steinhaus announced today the schedule for the County’s 2004 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccination Clinics. Flu and Pneumonia Vaccination Clinics are conducted each year in the fall by the Dutchess County Department of Health throughout the county. This year these clinics will be held from October 12 through November 30, 2004.

County Executive Steinhaus said, “Dutchess County has always had a strong commitment to the health of our community and its citizens, particularly our seniors and our youth, two of our county’s greatest assets. That commitment will continue and is reinforced each fall by offering flu and pneumonia vaccinations through our Department of Health. The health of our community is reflected in the health of each of its individual residents and having the right
immunizations at the right time for the right people is key to successful health outcomes.” The County Executive noted that during last year’s round of Flu Immunization Clinics, almost 5000 county residents received their flu shot; mostly senior citizens.

The County Executive said representatives from various county departments will be available at the clinics to distribute information about programs and services in Dutchess County that are important to seniors. These include such programs as: the HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps underwrite the cost of heating fuel oil for seniors) and Home Weatherization program through the County’s Division of Aging Services; and services available
through the Social Services Department’s Adult Protective Services Unit.

These clinics will offer the flu vaccine to anyone 50 and older, anyone 18 and older with a health problem, and health care workers and household contacts of those at highest risk of complications from the flu.

All clinics will offer pneumonia vaccine to:

• Adults 18-64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions; and,
• Adults 65 years of age and older.

The fee for flu vaccine is $15. The fee for pneumonia vaccine is $20.00. Both vaccines are covered by Medicare Part B. Medicare cards must be brought to the clinic. Adults enrolled in Medicare HMO’s may be required to pay the fee.

The following is a list of the Dutchess County flu and pneumonia vaccination clinics for 2004.

Dutchess County Department of Health Flu & Pneumonia Clinics
October-November, 2004
For individuals 18 Years of Age and Older who meet the CDC recommendations

October 12, 2004 - Due to the influenza vaccine shortage, the following schedule has been changed. To view the latest schedule, CLICK HERE. The Dutchess County Department of Health Flu Hotline (845.486.3435) will be updated regularly. Please use this number to find out the latest updates to our flu vaccine clinic schedule and the flu vaccine shortage. You may find additional information at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/. We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Vaccination for individuals less than 18 years of age: Please call the Children's Immunization Program at 845-486-3409 to find out where your children can be vaccinated.

DATE	CLINIC SITE	TIME
Tuesday, October 12, 2004	Knights of Columbus Townsend Street, Beacon	10 am to 12 pm
Friday, October 15, 2004	Regina Coeli School Route 9, Hyde Park	10 am to 12 pm
Monday, October 18, 2004	Hellenic Center 140 So. Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie	10 am to 12 pm
Tuesday, October 19, 2004	Hellenic Center 140 So. Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie	10 am to 12 pm
Friday, October 22, 2004	Red Hook Firehouse Firehouse Lane, Red Hook	10 am to 12 pm
Friday, October 22, 2004	Provost Park Woods Road, Tivoli	2 pm to 3 pm
Monday, October 25, 2004	Millbrook Firehouse Front Street, Millbrook	10 am to 12 pm
Tuesday, October 26, 2004	Fishkill Baptist Church 107 Route 82, Fishkill	10 am to 12 pm
Friday, October 29, 2004	LaGrange Firehouse 504 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie	10 am to 12 pm
Monday, November 1, 2004	Beekman Recreation Center Recreation Rd, Poughquag (Beekman)	10 am to 12 pm
Friday, November 5, 2004	Italian Center 227 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie	10 am to 12 pm
Monday, November 8, 2004	Kings Apartments 20 Pine Drive, Pawling	10 am to 12 pm
Tuesday, November 16, 2004	Pleasant Valley Town Hall Route 44, Pleasant Valley	10 am to 12 pm
Thursday, November 18, 2004	So. Amenia Presbyterian Church Kent Road, Wassaic	10 am to 12 pm
Friday, November 19, 2004	Church of the Messiah 47 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck	10 am to 12 pm
Monday, November 22, 2004	Elks Club 29 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie	10 am to 12 pm
Tuesday, November 23, 2004	Union Vale Firehouse Route 82, Verbank (Union Vale)	10 am to 12 pm
Monday, November 29, 2004	Pine Plains Presbyterian Church 3039 Church St (Rte 199), Pine Plains	10 am to 12 pm
Tuesday, November 30, 2004	Dutchess County Dept. of Health 387 Main Street, Poughkeepsie	10 am to 12 pm