First Swine Flu Vaccine Arrives In Escambia County

October 9, 2009

The first swine flu vaccine shipments arrived in Escambia County on Thursday, with 3,200 doses delivered. The first dozes of the nasal mist, intended for children ages 2 to 18, will go to area pediatricians.

Escambia was one of just two counties in the state to get the first shipments, but the three thousand plus doses are not nearly enough for those the health department says are on the priority list. The Escambia County Health Department says 135,000 people are on Escambia’s priority list, which includes children, health care workers and pregnant women.

Additional nasal mist swine flu vaccine doses for children and shots for adults should arrive in Escambia County over the next few weeks. Florida is expected to receive 11 million doses by January of next year.

Escambia is one of 48 counties in the state that plans to make the H1N1 vaccine available in schools. Parents will be required to grant permission for the vaccine to be administered at their child’s school. Permission forms will be sent home with students once the vaccine is available.

If you have a child, you can contact your child’s pediatrician to see if they have the vaccine available and schedule an appointment.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News