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November 20, 2009

H1N1 vaccine available at Cherokee Nation Health Centers

TAHLEQUAH — The H1N1 vaccine is now available at all Cherokee Nation health facilities to all Cherokee citizens and other Native Americans from a federally recognized tribe with a Certified Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card. The vaccine reduces a person’s risk of getting the H1N1 flu virus.

While vaccine supplies remain limited, demand from the priority groups has dropped to a point where any citizen can receive the vaccine.

“We have obtained enough vaccine that we can now offer it to anyone who wishes to have it,” said Dr. Gloria Grim, Medical Director for the Cherokee Nation. “We continue to strongly encourage the priority groups, primarily children and expectant mothers, to get the vaccine.”

The best protection against getting the flu is to receive both the vaccine for H1N1 flu and seasonal flu.

Cherokee Nation citizens and others with a CDIB card can contact any Cherokee Nation health care facility for more information.

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