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H1N1 Vaccine Makes it to High Country Print E-mail
Written by Adam Hicks
  
Thursday, October 29 2009

The H1N1 flu vaccine has made its way to the High Country, but the quantities are very limited.

According to the Public Information Officer with the Appalachian District Health Department, Jennifer Greene, Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga counties haven’t scheduled a vaccine clinic because the health departments are receiving small quantities of the vaccine.

Greene explained officials are trying to get the vaccine to high-risk residents like pregnant women, children, healthcare workers, people who work with children, residents with chronic health issues, and parents with small children.

Greene said residents who may not fall in one of these high-risk categories are welcomed to call or stop by the health department and ask about receiving a vaccine.

All three health departments are also offering seasonal flu shots for children and adults.

Next year, Greene said, she expects the H1N1 vaccine and the seasonal flu vaccine will be combined.

Greene also urges residents to continue practicing healthy procedures like washing hands frequently to prevent the spread of germs.  She added that if you get sick, stay at home to keep from getting others sick

Officials with the Avery County Health Department were unavailable for comment.

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beechbum   Registered | 10/29/2009 12:09PM
If it just got here, where did Parkway School get theirs?
Poundstone   Registered | 10/29/2009 1:57PM
OINK!
Ria   Registered | 10/29/2009 5:31PM
my children and i had the mist for H1N1 over 2 weeks ago at the health department. maybe they are referring to the shot, which they did not have at that time?
northcarolinaliberty   Registered | 10/30/2009 10:45PM
If you are having trouble getting your teen to take the shot, here are some good reasons from other teens:
Because I might find a date standing in the vaccine line.

Because I am too busy [lazy] to achieve good health and build strong immunity.

Because, ummm, I am a teenager and we do what everyone else is doing.

Because I saw it on TV.

Because I have no clue what H1N1 is, but it sounds health scary.

Because I always say no to drugs, but secretly think it would be really cool to shoot up.

Because I always learned a cardinal rule of drugs and their health effects: illegal=bad legal=good.

Because I read it in a blog.

Because my parents and their friends told me about all the dangers of vaccines, so I really want to piss them off.

Because in a post 1984 society, we just do what the government says.

Because it is the job of Obama to take care of my health.
Skip Vaccines   Registered | 10/31/2009 4:30PM
Great post, nclib! Good to know we aren't alone.

http://mercola.fileburst.com/PDF/swine-flu/swine-flu-poster-bw.pdf

http://www.nvic.org/vaccines-and-diseases/h1n1-swine-flu.aspx
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