GRAND RAPIDS -
If you're planning to get a flu shot any time soon, you may find yourself waiting in line a while. The H1N1 vaccine is coming out slower than expected.
But in Allegan County, notice has gone out that the health department has received a limited amount of H1N1 vaccine. A vaccination clinic is planned for people who cannot get vaccinated by their own medical provider and who fall into very specific categories: pregnant women; people with chronic medical conditions who are six months to 24 years old; and caregivers or siblings of infants who are under 6 months old.
All others in Allegan County should try receiving vaccine through health care providers and pharmacies.
The Kent County Health Department has received a shipment of vaccines for health care workers, but another shipment for the public is not expected until at least later this week.
In addition, vaccination clinics that were planned are now being canceled, such as one planned at St. Andrews Cathedral, because the Visiting Nurse Association, which was to administer many vaccinations, cannot get vaccine.
While doctors urge the public to protect itself, others claim the who issue is being over-hyped by the media and medical community.
Doctors say the best thing is to be patient and get vaccinated when you can.
"The benefits outweigh the risks," said Dr. Marty Makary. "I'm telling parents, 'Get your kids vaccinated.'"
Meanwhile, several schools in the area were closed Monday morning due to illness.aIf you're planning to get a flu shot any time soon, you may find yourself waiting in line a while. The H1N1 vaccine is coming out slower than expected.
The Kent County Health Department has received a shipment of vaccines for health care workers, but another shipment for the public is not expected until at least later this week.
Some schools remained closed due to illness, including Alto Elementary School in the Lowell Public Schools. But the numbers are far fewer than last week.
While doctors urge the public to protect itself, others claim the who issue is being overhyped by the media.
Doctors say the best thing is to be patient and get vaccinated when you can.
"The benefits outweigh the risks," said Dr. Marty Makary. "I'm telling parents, 'Get your kids vaccinated.'"
Meanwhile, several schools in the area were closed Monday morning due to illness.
But in Allegan County, notice has gone out that the health department has received a limited amount of H1N1 vaccine. A vaccination clinic is planned for people who cannot get vaccinated by their own medical provider and who fall into very specific categories: pregnant women; people with chronic medical conditions who are six months to 24 years old; and caregivers or siblings of infants who are under 6 months old.
- Allegan County Health Department
- 3255 122nd Avenue, Suite 200
- Allegan
- October 27 - October 30, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- November 1 - November 6, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Appointment only: call 269-673-5411
All others in Allegan County should try receiving vaccine through health care providers and pharmacies.
The Kent County Health Department has received a shipment of vaccines for health care workers, but another shipment for the public is not expected until at least later this week.
In addition, vaccination clinics that were planned are now being canceled, such as one planned at St. Andrews Cathedral, because the Visiting Nurse Association, which was to administer many vaccinations, cannot get vaccine.
While doctors urge the public to protect itself, others claim the who issue is being over-hyped by the media and medical community.
Doctors say the best thing is to be patient and get vaccinated when you can.
"The benefits outweigh the risks," said Dr. Marty Makary. "I'm telling parents, 'Get your kids vaccinated.'"
Meanwhile, several schools in the area were closed Monday morning due to illness.aIf you're planning to get a flu shot any time soon, you may find yourself waiting in line a while. The H1N1 vaccine is coming out slower than expected.
The Kent County Health Department has received a shipment of vaccines for health care workers, but another shipment for the public is not expected until at least later this week.
Some schools remained closed due to illness, including Alto Elementary School in the Lowell Public Schools. But the numbers are far fewer than last week.
While doctors urge the public to protect itself, others claim the who issue is being overhyped by the media.
Doctors say the best thing is to be patient and get vaccinated when you can.
"The benefits outweigh the risks," said Dr. Marty Makary. "I'm telling parents, 'Get your kids vaccinated.'"
Meanwhile, several schools in the area were closed Monday morning due to illness.
