News sources have reported that 800,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine have been recalled nationwide, but ChildServe did not receive any of the recalled vaccine. ChildServe has administered more than 750 doses to staff and children who receive services and their families, but none were included in this week's recall.
ChildServe will be offering another H1N1 vaccine clinic from 3-7pm on Thursday, December 17 at ChildServe Center in Johnston (5406 Merle Hay Road, Entrance A). The clinic is open to:
All children who receive services and their families
All staff and their families
All volunteers and their families
All family members more than 6 months old and regardless of health status are now eligible. Children 6 months - 9 years old vaccinated at ChildServe on October 28, November 6, or November 13 are now encouraged to come in for a second dose.