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H1N1 Vaccinations Now Open to All Iowans
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced that beginning Monday, December 14, 2009, all Iowans will be eligible to receive an H1N1 flu vaccination. “Local public health agencies have done a tremendous job during this vaccination campaign, and in getting those at highest risk vaccinated,” said IDPH Director Tom Newton. “We feel confident that it is now time to expand H1N1 vaccinations to the general public.”
While H1N1 vaccinations will be available to all Iowans, IDPH continues to encourage those at highest risk of complications to make sure they are vaccinated. Public health officials predict that another wave of H1N1 illness will occur during the usual time Iowa sees the highest rates of influenza activity – late January and February. Thus being immunized as soon as possible will give Iowans protection against this possible third wave of illness.
Contact your local physician or Boone County Public Health to schedule an appointment for your H1N1 vaccine.
For more information, contact the Iowa Influenza Hotline: 1-800-447-1985 or visit FastCommand on the Boone County Hospital website. |
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