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    Free H1N1 Flu Shots at NYIT
    03.02.2010 18:53
    category: HEALTH / MEDICAL > General
    Free H1N1 vaccination clinic

    February 3, 2010 -- NYIT's College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) and School of Health Professions, in partnership with the Nassau County (N.Y.) Department of Health, will hold a H1N1 vaccination clinic in the Old Westbury campus Sports Complex. The free vaccine will be available for all members of the NYIT community and their families, as well residents of the surrounding communities. For more information, call the Nassau County hotline at 888.684.4271 or visit http://www.nyit.edu/flu.

    WHO:     NYIT's College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) and School of Health Professions, in partnership with the Nassau County (N.Y.) Department of Health

    WHAT:     Free H1N1 vaccination clinic


    WHEN:     Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, Noon – 6 p.m.


    WHERE:     Old Westbury Campus, Sports Complex, Gymnasium
    Northern Boulevard, Old Westbury, N.Y.

    Contact:   
    Lorraine Todisco
    Communications Specialist
    516.686.7812

     

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    category: HEALTH / MEDICAL : General
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    category: HEALTH / MEDICAL : General
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    10.03.2010 | 14:34
    category: HEALTH / MEDICAL : General
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    category: HEALTH / MEDICAL : General
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    category: HEALTH / MEDICAL : General
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    category: HEALTH / MEDICAL : General
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    06.03.2010 | 21:51
    category: HEALTH / MEDICAL : General
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    06.03.2010 | 14:20
    category: HEALTH / MEDICAL : General
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