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Host a Flu Vaccination Clinic

The Centers for Disease Control recommends people get vaccinated against seasonal flu as well as the H1N1 flu. Seasonal vaccines are available now, and H1N1 vaccines are expected to be available in mid-October. Government officials don’t anticipate a shortage of the vaccine, but they are reserving the first doses for children, pregnant women, health care workers and young adults.

Truckstops and travel plazas that would like to host a seasonal flu or H1N1 flu vaccine clinic at their location can do so by coordinating with their local health care provider. There are also third-party providers that specialize in on-site flu vaccines, such as Flu Busters.

How to Host a Flu Shot Clinic

• Contact your local health care provider, health department or flu shot clinic provider to coordinate a time for the clinic. Many groups are scheduling one month out.
• To host an on-site clinic, many groups require a minimum number of vaccinations. Work with the provider to ensure you will meet the minimum. Locations could consider opening the clinic up to the public to increase the number of vaccinations and as a service to customers.
• Promote the clinic among staff through word-of-mouth advertising, posters, newsletter articles and flyers, educating them about the importance of getting vaccinated.
• Dedicate the space needed for the clinic, such as a break room or banquet room.
• The provider will take over to administer the clinic.

Additional Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Information on Vaccines:
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/acip.htm

Department of Health and Human Services Information on Vaccines:
http://www.flu.gov/vaccine/vacresearch.html

Flu Busters.On-site Vaccination Provider:
http://www.flubusters.com/