DAYTON, Ohio -- Public Health - Dayton and Montgomery County will hold another free H1N1 clinic that includes all the targeted groups as listed by the CDC.

The clinic will be held at Hara Arena on Shiloh Springs Road in Trotwood on Dec. 3 from 2-6 p.m.

One of the targeted groups for this clinic are children under the age of 10, who received their initial H1N1 flu vaccine prior to Nov. 5, and now need to receive their second dose of the vaccine. Two doses of the vaccine are required for children 10 years and younger.

The clinic will also be open for the following targeted groups:

The groups include:
* pregnant women
* persons who live with or care for infants under 6 months old (includes parents, siblings, and daycare providers)
* health care and emergency medical services personnel
* people aged 6 months through 24 years old
* people aged 25 through 64 years old who have chronic medical conditions such as lung or heart disease, diabetes, or other immuno-compromised conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.

Participants will be required to to complete a flu vaccination consent form. The form is available for download at www.phdmc.org and will also be available at the clinic.

The consent forms were available at local libraries in Montgomery County.

Tips For Standing In Line At The Clinics:
The clinics usually results in long lines, sometimes lasting for hours. Montgomery County Health Commissioner Jim Gross said, "While it may be difficult to wait in line, especially will small children, it is certainly necessary to get the children protected."

If you are going to stand in line, you may wish to bring some of the following:
* Toys, battery-powered games or books
* A folding chair
* Healthy Snacks * Bottled Water
* Tissues
* Comfortable Shoes
* Hand Sanitizer

It is also important to dress appropriately for weather conditions.

For more information about Public Health H1N1 clinics, call the flu information line at 224-8796.