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Free flu vaccine clinic set up in honor of Tom Robinson

The Orange County Health Department is going to hold a free flu (H1N1 and regular seasonal) vaccine clinic at Carrboro Town Hall on March 13 in honor of Tom Robinson who died last week (see Citizen story and editorial)
Here’s the official release:
For Immediate Release:

THE ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, in cooperation with the Town of Carrboro, will offer a free flu vaccine clinic dedicated to well-known Carrboro merchant Tom Robinson, on Saturday, March 13 at Carrboro Town Hall. The clinic will be open to the public from 9 am to 1 pm. No appointment is necessary. Both H1N1 and Seasonal flu vaccines will be available. All vaccine will be offered free of charge.

Robinson, 58, who died March 19 at UNC Hospitals, operated Tom Robinson’s Carolina Seafood Market in Carrboro for four decades.

Despite diminished media attention, the H1N1 virus is still actively circulating. Seasonal influenza normally peaks in February but significant illness can occur throughout the Spring It is not too late to receive both vaccines.

Vaccine is available to all persons 6 months of age and older, without regard to residence. The vaccine supply is currently plentiful in both the injectable form and the nasal mist.

The Orange Count Health Department operates walk-in clinics, weekly, on the following schedule:

Tuesday: 2 – 6 pm, Whitted Building, 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough
Wednesday: 9 am – 1 pm, Whitted Building, 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough
Thursday: 2 – 6 pm, Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
Friday: 12:30 – 4:30 pm, Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel ill

There is no charge for the flu vaccine. Some young children will require two doses, and may receive the booster dose from the OCHD or local providers.

For more information, call the OCHD nurse line at 919-605-2051.