MD lifts all restrictions on who can get the H1N1 vaccine.

[C.Ann]

Yeah, The Gov got some press but no shots to be had around here.

If you have any family who happen to reside in Rensselaer County with children:


Rensselaer County plans H1N1 clinics


TROY -- The Rensselaer County Department of Health will offer four H1N1 vaccination clinics for children this month.

The H1N1 vaccine will be provided free for Rensselaer County residents between the ages of 5 and 18.

The county said the clinics could be canceled if expected vaccine shipments from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control are delayed.

Pre-registration is required by calling 270-2626. The schedule is:

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Troy High School gymnasium. Pre-register from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Rensselaer County, Rensselaer. Pre-register from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9.

3:30 to 8 p.m., Dec. 15, Hoosic Valley Elementary School. Pre-register from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10.

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 19, Columbia High School gymnasium in East Greenbush. Pre-register from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17.

Those who are not in the target age group but are interested in receiving the H1N1 vaccine should contact their primary care provider or call the Rensselaer County Department of Health at 270-2655.

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Although there are many adults who need and want this vaccine as well, the more children that are vaccinated, the better the odds of keeping the spread down somewhat..

 

[DMRick]

Yeah, The Gov got some press but no shots to be had around here.

They are doing their best, it sounds like to open more clinics, now that it's available to all. Be sure to call your public health dept and see if they have clinics set up in your area...don't go by just what is on their website.
According to today's paper, Sch'dy County has them set up for today, Dec 21 and Jan 8 for all residents of that county, Fulton County allows you to call and set up app't for M - F for that county, and the local radio said more and more counties are setting up new clinics. The state health department said they are redoubling their efforts to vaccinate as many people as possible. Of course they are limited by people to work the clinics as they set up more and more.
NYS got 500,000 doses this week, and expect another 500,000 does next week according to this mornings paper.
Good luck, I hope you are able to get vaccinated soon.