FLORENCE -- Pinal County residents can now schedule appointments to receive an H1N1 immunization at their local public health clinics.

The focus group for these vaccinations continues to be those who are 24 years old and younger as well as pregnant women, however no one will be refused an H1N1 immunization.

Pinal County Public Health Services Director Tom Schryer said that in addition to the public health clinics, there are 46 other locations where residents can receive an H1N1 immunization.  Those places include pharmacies, doctor’s offices and several urgent care centers.

To schedule appointments at a Pinal County Public Health Clinic, please call toll free 1-888-431-1311, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Private providers vary in their policies on appointment requirements but many urgent care centers are providing the vaccine on a walk in basis.  Additionally providers vary on billing insurance or other charges.  Pinal County Public Health clinics are providing vaccination free of charge.

For information on H1N1 vaccinations at other locations you can call 602-263-8856 or check www.cir.org.

For a listing of Pinal County Public Health Clinics visit www.pinalcountyaz.gov.