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The Clackamas Review, Feb 2, 2010

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Saturday H1N1 vaccine clinics

Clackamas County will open a series of Saturday clinics, Feb. 6 and 13.

The clinics are open to everyone older than 6 months who wishes to receive the vaccine, which is the most effective protection against contracting the virus. These clinics provide an ideal opportunity for children under age 10 who require a second dose of vaccine to protect against H1N1. Clackamas County has an ongoing vaccination program for school children.

H1N1 vaccine is now widely available through medical providers, regional hospitals and pharmacies.

Although H1N1 is on the wane throughout the region, health officials still recommend receiving H1N1 vaccine to combat against flu. Those in previously identified priority groups should strongly consider getting vaccinated. They include:

• Pregnant women

• Health care workers and emergency responders

• Persons ages 6 months to 24 years.

• Adults up to 64 years old with health conditions that pose a high risk of complications from influenza such as asthma, heart disease and HIV.

• Parents or caretakers (under age 64) of infants under 6 months old.

The February clinics will be conducted from a storefront at Clackamas Town Center, 12000 82nd Ave., Suite 1093. The clinic is adjacent to California Pizza Kitchen. The clinic accepts walk-ins only and vaccinations are free.

For more information visit www.clackamas.us/swineflu.

Open house for students and parents

Gardiner will be having an Open House for all 6th grade parents and students at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18.

Parents will meet in the gym where they will hear about classes, electives, activities and then tour the building. Gardiner is located at 180 Ethel Street in Oregon City.

Parent Institute offers 64 free classes

A free, daylong conference on Monday, Feb. 8, offers parents a choice of 64 different parenting classes to help them learn new ways to improve kids’ behavior, health, safety and school success.

Class offerings this year include a new six-course Family Involvement Team track with the goal of helping parent leaders share their best ideas for fundraising, multicultural inclusion, supporting families in need and getting involved in school decision making.

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