WHAT:

To increase flu vaccination rates in central Brooklyn, where rates have been historically low, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas R. Frieden - along with Brooklyn Deputy Borough President Yvonne Graham, Pastor Brian Carter and Dr. Dexter McKenzie - will join to promote no-cost vaccinations at Kings County Hospital.

Important messages for the public (about this and all DOHMH flu shot clinics):

• There is no cost to you for the flu shot.
• You cannot get the flu from a flu shot.
• You need this year's flu shot to protect against the flu this year.

Several community leaders and their family members will also be getting flu shots on-site.

WHEN:

Monday, December 12, 2005
11:30 A.M. -12:00 P.M.: Reception
12:00 P.M. -12:30 P.M.: Community Strategy Meeting
12:30 P.M.- 1:00 P.M.: Press Event

WHERE:

Kings County Hospital
T Building Auditorium, 2nd Floor
451 Clarkson Avenue (& New York Ave)
BROOKLYN

WHO:

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

For information about DOHMH's regular flu shot clinic hours, or for information about getting a flu shot for children under the age of 4, first call your doctor, call 311 or visit nyc.gov/health/flu.

###

#121