The Jasper Newton County Public Health District (JNCPHD) announces that H1N1 clinics will be held in Jasper and Newton counties (Texas) on Saturday, December 19, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Jasper County location is Kirbyville Jasper Newton County Public Health District Office, 205A East Lavielle Street, Kirbyville.

Newton County location is Deweyville Community Center, Spur 82, Deweyville.

Currently available is the Flu-Mist (Live Attenuated Intranasal vaccine) which is sprayed into the nose. This vaccine is for use in non-pregnant healthy persons age 2 – 49. Also, available is the inactivated injectible vaccine for use in persons older than 6 months. As of December 11, 2009, (except for medical reasons) there is no restriction on who can receive the vaccination. The vaccination will be free to residents of Jasper, Newton, Sabine and Tyler counties.

If you have any questions, please go to our clinic locations page and contact one of the Jasper Newton County Public Health District Clinics near you.

AUSTIN – About 59,000 low-income children are receiving extra help with back-to-school expenses, thanks to the Texas Legislature. During this year’s legislative session, state lawmakers authorized a $70 per-child increase in the annual subsidy families on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) receive to help with back-to-school costs. The increase raises the extra payment to $105 per child.
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