Only H1N1 vaccine will be offered at Carew clinic |
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| Saturday, 10 October 2009 07:49 |
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The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health will only be giving out H1N1 nasal spray vaccine at its clinic at Carew Medical Park. Allen County Health Commissioner Dr. Deborah McMahan made the decision today to focus only on giving H1N1 vaccine in an effort to get more children vaccinated. The department will not be offering the seasonal flu shot at this time. Already this year, there have been 76 pediatric flu deaths, including 29 since August 30, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We know that H1N1 is the flu strain that is primarily circulating at this time so that's why we want to make that our focus for vaccination," McMahan says. The nasal mist vaccine is the only type of H1N1 vaccine being offered right now. This vaccine is being reserved for healthy, non-pregnant people between the ages of 2 and 24. You cannot receive this vaccine if you have asthma or are sick with a stuffy nose. Parkview Health is providing space for the clinic at Carew Medical Park, 1818 Carew St. Children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No appointment is necessary. The clinic is open today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again on Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.FightTheFlu.org or call 2-1-1. |
| Last Updated on Saturday, 10 October 2009 08:34 |