Phila. School District to hold in-school flu clinic

October 25, 2009 -- The Philadelphia School District's campaign against the flu moves into high gear Monday. The district will hold its first in-school flu clinic.

H1N1 vaccinations will be given to students in kindergarten through 12th grade, but only for children whose parents have signed consent forms.

The district is divided into regions. Students who attend the 36 schools in the central region will be the first to get vaccinated.

Schedule of Regional Vaccination:

• Central Region - October 26, 2009
• North Region - October 27, 2009
• Central East Region - October 28, 2009
• Southwest Region - October 29, 2009
• East Region - October 30, 2009
• West Region - November 2, 2009
• Northeast Region - November 4, 2009
• Northwest Region - November 5, 2009
• South Region - November 6, 2009

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