First delivery of injectable H1N1 influenza vaccine arrives
The Southern Nevada Health District has received its first delivery of injectable 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine, which will be available initially to members of the CDC-recommended priority groups deemed most at-risk for severe illness or complications.
The district in a news release said the first clinic that will offer injectable vaccine as well as the inhaled FluMist is scheduled between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Saturday at the health district’s main public health center, 625 Shadow Lane.
The vaccine is free.
The CDC priority groups eligible to receive the vaccine at this time include:
— Pregnant women
— People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
— Health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient contact
— Children 6 months through 4 years of age
— Children 5 through 18 who have chronic medical conditions.
Starting Monday, the health district will continue to offer both types of the vaccine daily between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
To date, the health district has received approximately 48,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine, including the initial FluMist delivery. So far, the health district has administered 1,272 doses.