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Kent Co to get 90,000 H1N1 flu doses
Will be shipped in mid-October
Updated: Friday, 28 Aug 2009, 3:35 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 28 Aug 2009, 3:35 PM EDT
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - The flu season may be weeks away, but Kent County health officials are already laying out plans on how to protect residents from the H1N1 virus.
Health officials expect the H1N1 vaccine to be shipped in mid-October. Kent County is set to receive around 90,000 doses. The federal government is making 195 million doses available in the United States.
The first group of people to receive the H1N1 vaccine will be healthcare workers and first responders. The second priority group includes pregnant women, children between 6 months and 24 years old, and people with chronic conditions. The last group includes everyone else.
Bill Anstey of the Kent County Health Department said it's important that people realize the H1N1 vaccine will not protect them from seasonal flu. He said people need to get a separate vaccine for that. The seasonal flu vaccine is available right now.
Anstey said the H1N1 vaccine is comprised of two shots. The second shot must be administered between 21 and 28 days after the first. The H1N1 vaccine is free, but some doctors offices or organizations may charge a fee to administer it.
In addition, the Health Department will be running a marketing campaign about H1N1 this fall. It includes tissues reminding people to take steps to protect themselves from getting sick. It also includes a billboard, radio and TV campaign.
Anstey also said their health educators will do awareness presentations in schools and businesses.
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