The Alleghany/Roanoke City Health Districts announced Wednesday it will hold a total of five 2009 H1N1 flu vaccination clinics today and Friday throughout the districts.

An appointment is not required.

Vaccinations against H1N1, also referred to as swine flu, are targeted toward groups considered especially at risk for getting the disease or suffering related complications. At-risk groups include pregnant women, children, youth and young adults, emergency responders, medical providers and people with asthma or other underlying medical conditions.

Vaccinations are free.

For more information, contact the health districts' call center at (540) 857-7634.

The clinics include:

Today

n Valley View Mall

Roanoke

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

n Buchanan Fire Station

Botetourt County

1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

n Craig Valley Baptist Church

Craig County

1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday

n Valley View Mall

Roanoke

9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

n Covington Moose Lodge

Covington/Alleghany County

12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

-- The Roanoke Times