Flu vaccines distribution underway Published Nov. 12, 2009 96th Medical Group EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and H1N1 vaccine will be given in the Eglin Immunizations Clinic starting Nov. 10 on Tuesdays and Thursday between 1:00-3:45 p.m. Target groups will be expanded as more vaccine becomes available. Please call the immunization hotline at 883-8226 or visit the Eglin Hospital Website for more the updated target groups. The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine is currently being administered to the following beneficiaries: - 6 thru 35 months of age - greater than 50 years of age - with high risk medical condition such as pregnancy, chronic pulmonary (including asthma), cardiovascular (except hypertension), renal, hepatic, cognitive, neurologic/neuromuscular, hematologic or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus), and immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by HIV The H1N1 vaccine is currently being administered to the following beneficiaries: - children/young adults who are aged 6 months through 24 years - persons aged 25 through 64 years with high risk medical condition such as chronic pulmonary (including asthma), cardiovascular (except hypertension), renal, hepatic, cognitive, neurologic/neuromuscular, hematologic or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus), and immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by HIV - parents/caregivers of children who are less than 6 months old - pregnant women - civilian health care workers Please continue to check back regularly as this information will change based on vaccine availability.