H1N1 Vaccine Available
At this time, the Stickney Public Health District has received a supply of H1N1 VACCINE for all residents of Stickney Township.
The H1N1 vaccine will be available at all of the Health District clinics beginning December 15, 2009 during normal hours of operation, 8:30 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Please monitor this website for information and changes to hours of operation and vaccine availability. All residents are able to receive this vaccine. However, the following groups should strongly consider receiving the vaccine if they have not already done so:
• Pregnant women
• People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
• Health care and emergency medical personnel
• Anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age
• Anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions
or a weakened immune system
The Federal government is providing this vaccine for receipt on a voluntary basis. There will be no charge to the residents for the vaccine.
Stickney Public Health District Flu Hotlines:
(708) 237-8970 (English)
(708) 237-8971 (Spanish
Please see the following links to public information regarding the H1N1 influenza virus.
Swine Influenza Fact Sheet
State Health Warnings...
CDC H1N1 Flu Warnings
A Mission of Good Health
Stickney Public Health District is certified as a local health department by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Founded in 1946, the SPHD provides a variety of health prevention treatments and public health services to the residents of Stickney Township. We are committed to improving and protecting the health of our residents and encourage you to take advantage of our services.
These include programs that provide health services to both the youngest and the most senior of Stickney Township's population. In Home Nursing program seeks to maintain the independence of elderly citizens while the Women, Infants and Children program targets the nutritional needs of those in the early stages of life. The SPHD also takes a broader role in servicing the environmental and safety concerns of our community.
The administrators of Stickney Public Health District hope this site provides greater access to the services that we offer to the community.
Louis S. Viverito
President
Louis S. Viverito
President
In addition to his position with the SPHD, Louis S. Viverito is the State Senator representing the 11th District and Stickney Township Supervisor; born in Chicago, he is a Korean War Veteran and, together with his wife Carolyn, has three children and five grandsons.