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November 25, 2009

What

Contra Costa Health Services needs volunteers to help staff its fourth community H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccination clinic December 6. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided to volunteers.

Who

Medical volunteers are needed to give injections and screen patients. Non-medical volunteers are needed to greet patients, help with traffic control, collect paperwork and provide general support. Medical volunteers must provide a valid medical license.

When & Where

Volunteers are needed for shifts between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, December 6 at the Pittsburg Health Center, 2311 Loveridge Road, Pittsburg. The free indoor, walk-up clinic will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and both H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine will be offered to priority groups as supplies last.

How

People interested in volunteering at the clinic should contact Mike McMillan at mmcmillan@hsd.cccounty.us or 925-313-6859.

For more H1N1 and clinic information, visit: http://cchealth.org/topics/swine_flu/vaccination.php or call 1-888-959-9911 or 211 for prerecorded information in English and Spanish.

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