School and Parish Vaccination Clinics

Children are attacked by the flu more than any other group. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccinating ALL children aged 6 months through 18 years old against influenza.

Flu vaccination season starts in late September as soon as the vaccine is available and extends through January each year. Although schools are strongly encouraged to schedule and sign-up to host a flu vaccination clinic months in advance, it is still not too late to schedule a clinic this Fall.

Two vaccines should be administered this year: the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 flu vaccine. If logistics allow, both vaccines may be administered at the same time.

Scheduling a Clinic

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has experienced a shortage of seasonal flu vaccine and, as of this writing, has only received under a third of the total amount of H1N1 vaccine ordered. (Please see the MDPH health blog for updates on the status of vaccines.) There are, however, healthcare service providers who can adminster both seasonal and H1N1 vaccination clinics in your schools. These companies will provide permission forms, parent information, healthcare staff and vaccines. One such company is Flu Busters based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Flu Busters is a leading provider of onsite vaccination clinics for corporations, government agencies, retail businesses, and schools nationwide. Their vaccines and other preventative healthcare services are provided through a network of licensed healthcare professionals. For more information, visit their website: www.pta.org/FluShotClinics or download Flu Busters information below:

Flu Busters Event Logistics
Flu Busters FAQs
Flu Busters Myths & Facts

To schedule a clinic, call:

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Customer Service, Flu Busters
Tel: (770) 512-8566 ext 517

I've heard alot of rumors about the H1N1 vaccine. What are the facts?

For facts about the H1N1 vaccine in various languages, please download the following FAQs:

H1N1 Flu Vaccine Myths and Facts - English
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Myths and Facts - Spanish
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Myths and Facts - Chinese
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Myths and Facts - French
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Myths and Facts - Haitian Creole
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Myths and Facts - Portuguese