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Wake County offers nasal H1N1 flu vaccinations at 4 locations around the county, starting Thursday, Oct. 8 (today).
For clinic locations and times, and important information on who should get the nasal vaccine, please visit:
http://www.wakegov.com/flu/resources/vaccinations.htm
From Wake County Website:
"The Nasal FluMist vaccine is composed of a weakened live virus and is only recommended for healthy people between the ages of 2 and 29 years of age. The vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women, anyone with a long-term health problem or children with asthma.
Wake County will prioritize H1N1 FluMist Nasal influenza vaccine for individuals in the groups recomended to recieve as follows:
- Children age 2-24
- Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 2 years of age
- Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel that will be in contact with high-risk groups
H1N1 Nasal FluMist and Seasonal FluMist should not be given at the same time. Children under 9 years of age should get two doses of the H1N1 vaccination (either nasal or injectable), one month apart, other children and adults only need one dose."
Posted by Paul Cory at 9:31 AM on October 8, 2009 | Leave Feedback
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