SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Utah has joined just a handful of states offering the H1N1 flu vaccine to anyone who wants it. But in Utah's case, availability depends on where you live.
Here's a list of all the counties were eligibility restrictions on the vaccination have been lifted. All residents of these counties can now get the swine flu shot. (These are the counties shown in orange on the map.)
Weber
Morgan
Davis
Wasatch
Sanpete
Sevier
Wayne
Piute
Millard
Juab
In the following counties the restrictions remain. In order to get a shot, you must be between the ages of 6 months and 24 years, or be pregnant or have a health condition that could lead to complications from the flu. (These counties are shown in yellow and red on the map.)
Salt Lake
Washington
Iron
Kane
Beaver
Garfield
Utah*
Rich
Cache
Box Elder
Daggett
Duchesne
Uintah
Tooele**
* In Utah County, the restrictions remain. However, health officials have expanded the "at risk" group to include teachers, daycare providers and others who work closely with children.
** Tooele County is also continuing to limit those who get the vaccinations in its clinics to the high risk group. However, anyone is welcome to call the health department and if there is vaccine left over, they can make an appointment for a shot.
For the latest information on when and where swine flu shots are being offered, check out
vaccine tracker on our website or call your local health department.
