H1N1 Update for Franklin County

November 12, 2009
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As of today, Columbus Public Health has vaccinated 12,664 people, while the Franklin County Board of Health has vaccinated 5,908. This has been accomplished through their mobile Point of Distribution Sites (PODS).

What will the rest of November look like?

Children and young adults will continue to be a priority. In early December, there will clinics for children under 10 to get their second vaccination. This vaccination must be at least 28 days after the first. They will also continue to vaccinate others for the first time.

The next priority group will be young adults ages 19 to 24. That may not happen until December. The priority group after young adults will be adults 25-64 years with chronic medical conditions.

Information can always be found at http://www.columbuspandemicflu.com/ or by dialing First Link at 211.

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