The City of Plano, Texas Official Website

For Immediate Release: December 12, 2005
Contact: Brian Collins
Environmental Health
Phone: (972) 941-7143

URGENT NOTICE: One-Day FLU CLINIC Opens in Plano- REVISED

Through the collaborative efforts of the City of Plano, Collin County Health Care Services and the Collin County Adult Clinic, a “one-day” Flu Clinic will be opened on Saturday, December 17 to provide the influenza vaccine to the public.

Plano Environmental Health Department Director Brian Collins states, “These health services agencies are working together to setup a ‘no-cost/low-cost’ flu vaccine clinic in an effort to mitigate the impact of seasonal flu in our communities.”

The Collin County Adult Clinic at 2520 K Avenue (Suite #100) is the designated site for dispensing the vaccine. Individuals will have the choice of receiving either the Flu Mist at no charge (but is in limited supply), or the flu shot for a nominal fee of $10 for adult doses and $5 for children. The Flu Mist is very effective against Influenza A, and is a great option for candidates who prefer alternatives to actually taking shots. The mist will only be administered to persons in good physical health between the ages of 5 and 49 years.

Collin County Heath Care Services personnel will also be on hand to assist anyone needing help with filing for Medicare – the Flu Mist is free and will not need to be filed with Medicare or any other insurance carrier. Medical Center of Plano has volunteered to send four nurses to assist with the inoculations.

The Flu Clinic can be found on the northeast corner of K Avenue and Park Boulevard and open from 9:00am – 12:00pm on Saturday, December 17 only. “This is a great opportunity to get your children vaccinated before visiting family and friends for the holidays,” says Jamie Nicolay, Collin County Health Educator.

For more information about this one-day Flu Clinic in Plano, contact Collin County Health Educator Jamie Nicolay at metro number 972-424-1460, extension #5578.