H1N1 vaccine for anyone 6 months and older

MAT-SU--H1N1 vaccines will be given to anyone six months and older at an upcoming mass dispensing clinic. The clinic will be the first large one in the MAT-SU for the general public. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough and MAT-SU Public Health are working together to disseminate the flu vaccine.

The event takes place Dec. 17, Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla at 1001 S. Mack Drive, off the Parks Highway.

Listen to an audio recording of clinic information on right.

This week the State widened the availability of the H1N1 vaccine to the general public.

It's helpful to bring shot records for children who recently were given a live vaccine. The timing of such vaccines should be about a month apart.

Last night 106 people turned out at the Willow Community Center for the vaccine. The Sunshine Community Health Center is holding another clinic Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Montana Creek Baptist Church (mile 98.5 of the Parks Highway) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. first come, first served.

For comprehensive information on the vaccine and the H1N1 flu visit the state web page at http://www.pandemicflu.alaska.gov

The Borough has a hotline number for clinic updates at 761-3700.

For more information call Public Affairs Director Patty Sullivan at 745-9577 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.