Douglas County Emergency Management is partnering with Carson City Health and Human Services to offer free H1N1 vaccinations at East Fork Fire Station 7 in the Gardnerville Ranchos from 9 a.m.-noon on Feb. 6.
Station 7 is at 940 Mitch Drive.
Flu season lasts until May and with ample vaccine supplies, now is an excellent time to get vaccinated, said Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"I hope that all who are interested in being vaccinated will be vaccinated. It's the best way to protect yourself and your family from illness, serious illness, hospitalization or death," he said.
The Saturday clinic is open to all. H1N1 vaccinations are also available at the Douglas County Community Health Nursing Clinic, 1133 Spruce St., Gardnerville.
Their vaccination hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, closed for lunch. Information call 782-9038.
Carson City Health and Human Services, 900 E. Long St., Carson City, offers H1N1 vaccinations on Thursdays only from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch. Information, call 887-2190.
