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.“