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Free H1N1 vaccine shots offered to pregnant women
Quick ReadOfficials say pregnant women should get vaccinated because the H1N1 flu can cause "serious illness" in pregnant women.
Photo credit: Newsday/Karen Wiles Stabile | Left to right: Kathleen Sebastopoli, gives Mary Katz, who is pregnant, her swine flu shot in Dr. Victor Klein's office. (November 5, 2009)
Swine flu fears on LI, NYC, around the world
Suffolk health officials will offer free H1N1 vaccination shots to pregnant women Thursday, the agency said.
Nassau will also offer more free flu shots for pregnant women next week.
In Suffolk, the shots will be available from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, 225 Rabro Dr. E., Hauppauge. No appointment is needed.
In Nassau, they will be available...
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