Carver County Public Health is staffing a H1N1 Nasal Vaccine Clinic for Healthy Children Ages 5-9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Chaska High School, 545 Pioneer Trail.

The clinic is a first-come, first-served walk-in clinic; appointments will not be taken, according to a Carver County press release.Nasal spray vaccine will be administered at this clinic at no cost. Children must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian who can give permission for the vaccine.

Children ages 5 through 9 require two doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine about a month apart.  The nasal spray vaccine Public Health received for this clinic can only be administered to children in this age group who are not ill and do not have a weakened immune system or underlying medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease.

In addition to this clinic, Public Health will continue to offer appointments to people in high priority groups who cannot get the vaccine from their healthcare provider. These groups include: children ages 6 months through 4 years of age; parents and care providers of infants under 6 months of age; pregnant women; and children ages 5-18 who have underlying medical conditions. These individuals can call Public Health at (952) 361-1329 for an appointment to receive the vaccine.

For more information visit www.readycarver.org or call (952) 361-1329.