The North Shore-LIJ Health System today announced four additional clinics where the H1N1 vaccine will be distributed for free as part of the health system’s partnership with Nassau County.

• Sunday, December 6 and December 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Town of North Hempstead’s Clinton Martin Park, 1650 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park;
•  Wednesday, December 2, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Town of Hempstead’s Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville; and
•  Tuesday, December 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Majorie Post Park, 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa.

In the coming weeks, North Shore-LIJ will be scheduling H1N1 vaccination clinics in the towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay. To find the latest information, go to www.northshorelij.com/flu.

The H1N1 vaccine will be distributed to individuals who meet the criteria established by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with a focus on:

•  Pregnant women;
•  People who live with or take care of infants younger than six months, including parents, siblings and day care providers;
•  Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel;
•  People six months through 24 years of age; and
•  People age 25 through 64 with a chronic illness or weakened immune system.

To find additional vaccination sites in Nassau County, go to: www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/health

Suffolk County residents can find flu clinic sites by going to:
www.suffolkcountyny.gov/departments/healthservices.aspx

Flu clinic sites in New York City can be found at: www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/home/home.shtml

Media Contact: Brian Mulligan
516-465-2618/2600
Bmulliga@nshs.edu