The Ellis County Press: Free H1N1 influenza vaccines for DeSoto ISD students and staff Free H1N1 influenza vaccines for DeSoto ISD students and staff ================================================================================ Editor on 02/11/2010 13:26:00 DESOTO - Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services in cooperation with DeSoto ISD will provide free H1N1 influenza vaccines to all students and staff. Although primarily aimed at immunizing school-age children, each campus will also offer the vaccine to interested staff members, parents and siblings on an available basis. "The H1N1 flu continues to be the most prevalent flu virus in circulation today," said Rhonda Dalfonso, nursing coordinator for DeSoto ISD. "Vaccination is the best form of protection and each person who gets vaccinated helps fight the flu in our community." DeSoto ISD is proud to partner in the pilot program with the DCHHS department to provide vaccine opportunities for our students, staff and the community. H1N1 Vaccine Schedule: Thursday, Feb. 11 1-5:30 p.m. Woodridge Elementary Tuesday, Feb. 16 8:15-11:15 a.m. Northside Elementary 12:30-4 p.m. The Meadows Elementary Wednesday, Feb. 17 8:15-11:15 a.m. Ruby Young Elementary 12:30-4 p.m. DAEP / ISC Thursday, Feb. 18 8:15-11:15 a.m. Amber Terrace Elementary Friday, Feb. 19 8:15-11:15 a.m. Moates Elementary 12:30-4 p.m. Cockrell Hill Elementary Monday, Feb. 22 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Freshman Campus Tuesday, Feb. 23 10 a.m.-5 p.m. DeSoto High School Thursday, Feb. 25 12:30- 4 p.m. West Middle School Friday, Feb. 26 8:15-11:15 a.m. East Middle School