Several flu clinics have been scheduled as a result of the arrival of additional vaccine. The Monroe County Flu Coalition has been meeting regularly to plan for the best use of the limited amount of flu vaccine that has been available to date. Highest risk individuals have been given priority and thousands of doses of vaccine have been voluntarily re-distributed to nursing homes and physician's offices by coalition organizations.

Wegmans sponsored clinics are scheduled:

•Monday, December 11, Greece Town Hall, Long Pond Road, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.

•Tuesday, December 12, Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton-Parma Road, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•Wednesday, December 13, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams Street, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•Thursday, December 14, Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The clinics continue to be for high-risk individuals until further notice. If attendance by high-risk people decreases, clinics held at Wegmans may be opened up to people over the age of 18. Pregnant women and children will only be immunized at the Health Department.

Flu has been identified in Monroe County. Data gathered over the past 18 years indicates that the flu generally peaks between December to March. Flu has peaked over the past 18 years as follows: four times in December, four times in January, seven times in February and three times in March.

Health officials recommend that people ill with respiratory symptoms avoid places such as the workplace, hospitals and nursing homes to prevent exposing others. Thorough and frequent hand washing is strongly recommended during flu season.

Residents can call a recorded information line for the locations of flu shot clinics at 274-6189.