Thousands of H1N1 shot spots still available in Albany County

As of 1 p.m. on Friday, about 2,400 appointments were still available.

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ALBANY -- Albany County is ready to give up to 4,500 residents an H1N1 vaccine for free.

The county announced is will be holding a clinic on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Times Union Center. The clinic is by appointment only and recipients must meet certain criteria.

• Pregnant women
• Health care and emergency medical services personnel who have direct contact with patients or infectious materials
• Anyone who lives with or provides care for infants under 6 months old
• Children ages 6 months to 4 years old
• Children and adolescents ages 5 to 18 whose medical conditions put them at high risk for the flu

For more information, and to register, go to the Albany County Health Department’s Web site or call 447-4505 weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.