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American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.
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American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.
Those who come out to donate blood or platelets by May 14 will have a chance to win one of three $1,000 gift card shopping sprees from GiftCertificates.com.
For more information, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit the Red Cross website online at www.red crossblood.org.
May 9, First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St., Middlefield, 1-6 p.m.
May 11, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 1-7 p.m.
May 13, Joe’s Vinyl Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton, 2-8 p.m.
May 14, Church of Saint Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 15, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-7 p.m.
May 18, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 p.m.
2017 Immunization Clinics
The Geauga County General Health District offers walk-in immunization clinics for children and adolescents through the age of 18. Residents must present an immunization record as well as a primary insurance card.
The following is a list of upcoming immunization clinics:
Chardon, May 11, Geauga Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.m.
Middlefield, May 10, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., 9-11:30 a.m.
Middlefield, May 17, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., 9-11:30 a.m.
Middlefield, May 18, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., 3-6 p.m.
For more information, call the Geauga County General Health District at 440-279-1950.
Special Vaccine Clinic
Geauga County Health District is offering a special vaccine clinic for seventh- and 12th-graders. Only Tdap and meningitis immunizations will be administered.
A clinic will be offered May 8 from 3-6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., Middlefield.
Residents must present an immunization record as well as insurance card.
Most insurance carriers can be billed; call 440-279-1950 for an insurance carrier list. Or self pay with cash or check. Cost is $50 for Tdap and $117 for meningitis. Vaccines will be available to the uninsured and those with Medicaid.
New Vaccine Offerings
Beginning May 5, vaccines will be available at no cost through the Geauga County Health District for adults 19 and older who are uninsured or underinsured. Underinsured adults are defined as having health insurance, however, the coverage does not include vaccines or covers only selected vaccines.
Call before coming to check vaccine availability, 440-279-1950.
Clinic hours are Fridays, 8:30-11 a.m., at Geauga Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, Chardon.
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