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KIRKSVILLE, MO. -- Fact Finder uncovers a scam related to the H1N1 vaccine.
An e-mail is circulating claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asking recipients for personal information before scheduling their H1N1 vaccine.
Fact Finder learned this is completely false and no such information is necessary to receive the vaccination. The only questions a health representative would ask is related to your health.
“Let's make sure the public is aware of yet another scam if you will. And so this would apply of course to anything; you shouldn't give out your personal information unless you know absolutely for sure who's requesting it and why. And it would be highly unusual for any health agency to request that type of information,” said Adair County Health Department Emergency Preparedness Planner Ron Stewart.
Stewart tells Fact Finder the CDC would rarely - if ever request personal information such as your address or social security number. He says they sometimes conduct surveys but they’re very cautious and would never release any personal information to the public.
Not only is this a total scam, it can give your computer a virus.
If you receive a suspicious e-mail claiming to be from the CDC, contact your local health department immediately.
Stewart says you can visit the CDC's website or flu.gov for general health information. He also recommends your local health department, hospitals, or care centers.
