press release from Milton Board of Health

The Milton Board of Health is planning for the arrival of initial small shipments of H1N1 vaccine.  Based on CDC and MDPH recommendations, this limited supply is reserved for pregnant women, household contacts of pregnant women in their third trimester, and people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age.  If you fall into one of these three categories we are requesting you call 617-898-4947 and leave your name, address, phone number, and priority group for which you qualify.  Appointments will be scheduled based on when the vaccine arrives and the order in which your call is received.

As supplies grow, the parameters will be expanded with children, especially those with chronic medical conditions, being the initial priority group.  Eventually, general public H1N1 clinics will be held.

However, in the interim, parents are encouraged to stay in contact with their pediatricians as they are receiving priority shipments of the H1N1 vaccine.

Please note that we are awaiting the arrival of additional seasonal flu vaccine.  We anticipate rescheduling the postponed clinics at Cunningham Park and the Council on Aging in late November or early December.