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This is the Flu shot offered every year to help protect against 3 different types of influenza virus.   More information on Seasonal Flu Shots   It offers no protection against the new H1N1 "swine" flu.

Several locations normally offering the Seasonal shots have already run out of vaccine. This includes Barnes-Jewish and Children's Hospitals, as well as all Walgreens locations in the City.

Where to get these shots:

Some clinics are still offering Seasonal Flu shots, check here for dates, times and locations nearest you and/or call 314-644-4358 for the most current information regarding Flu shots for the St. Louis region.

VNA Clinic Hours & Location for Age 6 Months & Older:

This year, shots will be available to protect against the new H1N1 influenza, sometimes referred to as "swine flu".    This vaccine offers no protection against the 3 types of Flu included in the "seasonal" shot.

The H1N1 flu vaccine is being manufactured by private companies. The quantities being distributed to local jurisdictions are determined by the production capacities of these private companies. Therefore, local jurisdictions are unable to predict how much vaccine they will receive each week.   Read this fact sheet for details.

NOTE: The CDC made a statement on October 16th that

"less vaccine than expected will be ready by months end ... There may be only 20 million to 30 million vaccine doses dispersed around the country by months end ... sort of the 40 million the government had hoped"

30 million doses represents approximately 8% of the US population, so locally, based on 8% of the St Louis City population, the City may be allotted no more than 30,000 total doses by the end of October, including 10,000 doses already allotted.

The first shipments from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be small. These shipments will be targeted to those most at risk for serious illness, hospitalization and even death.

As shipments increase, the Health Department, in partnership with public, charter, private and parochial schools will offer school vaccination clinics. The City will provide vaccine for medical care workers, fire, police and critical infrastructure staff.

People who are most at risk and who should get the vaccine from these early shipments include:

• children under 18 with underlying medical conditions
• young children between 6 months and 4 years of age
• pregnant women
• care givers of infants under 6 months

Those who want the vaccine can schedule an appointment with one of the providers who will be receiving vaccine.
Click here for places that will provide the vaccine, as it becomes available.

Frequently Asked questions about the H1N1 Flu Vaccine

To speak to somebody in person about the H1N1 Flu Vaccine, call the Missouri H1N1 info line at 877-FLU-4141   (877-358-4141) .  This is a toll-free number.