The Delta County Health Department is expanding the priority groups who should receive the H1N1 vaccination. The group is expanded to include individuals 5-64 years of age who have chronic medical conditions; the previous group were limited to individuals 5-18 years with chronic medical conditions.

Individuals in this group those with a chronic medical condition (immune suppression, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, asthma or other problems of the lungs, sickle cell disease, those on long-term aspirin therapy for chronic disorders, conditions that affect respiratory function including neurological conditions such as intellectual and developmental disability, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, metabolic conditions or other neuromuscular disorders).

To schedule an appointment, call your physician at Cedaredge Doctors, Delta Family Physicians, Delta Pediatrics, Grand Mesa Family Practice, Internal Medicine Associates of Delta, North Fork Medical Clinic, Serena Smith MD, Stoney Mesa Family Practice and Surface Creek Family Practice.

If your doctor is not listed above or you do not have a physician at this time, call 874-2177 for an appointment.

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