UPDATE: H1N1 Vaccine Tracker 11/3
Updated: 11/03/2009 4:51 pm | Published: 11/03/2009 10:57 am
SALT LAKE CITY(ABC 4 News) - Due to a limited supply of the H1N1 vaccine, its availability has varied between health departments.
The Davis and Salt LakeHealth departments made changes to the way the vaccine will be distributed (see below in bold).
Below is an updated list of H1N1 vaccine availability according to health department and locations.
In keeping with CDC guidelines, many clinics have reserved the H1N1 vaccine for:
•pregnant women (nasal spray not recommended)
•household contacts and caregivers of infants under six months
•health care and emergency response workers
•people six months to 24 years
•people 25 to 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk complications for influenza (nasal spray not recommended)
Also check with your local doctor to see if they are administering H1N1 vaccines.
Salt Lake Valley Health Department: Will begin taking appointments for the vaccine on Tuesday, November 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Clinics will take place November 4th, 5th and 6th at four locations, including:
Salt Lake City Public Health Center
610 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Southeast Public Health Center
9340 South 700 East
Sandy, Utah 84070
South Main Public Health Center
3690 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center
4535 South 5600 West
West Valley City, Utah 84120
SLVHD has paired with three pharmacy chains to distribute H1N1 vaccines. Participating pharmacies will be offering H1N1 shots on a limited basis. People are encouraged to call their local pharmacy in advanced for appointments. To find participating locations, visit www.slvhealth.org.
Walgreens will start offering H1N1 vaccines at 18 Salt Lake City area pharmacies beginning Thursday. Vaccinations will be offered to the priority groups outlined by the CDC on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Walgreens pharmacists in Utah are able to provide immunizations to those age 13 and older. To find the nearest Walgreens offering H1N1 vaccine, consumers should call 1-800-Walgreens or visit www.walgreens.com/flu.
Utah County Health Department: All Vaccine vouchers for this week have currently been given out. More vouchers will be given out Monday November 9th.
Bear River Health Department: Vaccine currently unavailable. more expected November 9th.
Weber-Morgan Health Department: Vaccine is available by appointment only. All slots are booked for the first week of November. Appointments will betaken for the following week beginning Monday Nov. 9th.
(Weber-Morgan Health Department is asking patrons to use a new telephone number to schedule an appointment for H1N1 immunizations. Callers should use(801) 399-7288 on Mondays between 9 and 10 a.m. to schedule an appointment for the current week. The number of appointments is set based on the quantity of vaccine the health department receives each week.)
Rich County Health Department: Few nasal vaccinations left, just walk in the health clinic to receive the dosage. November 10th-11th Rich County Schools will be distributing vaccine, students are first priority to get vaccinated.
San Juan Health Department: Information unavailable.
Central Utah Public Health Department (Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete,Sevier, Wayne counties): Vaccine currently available for the priority groups above. call before visiting.
Tri-County Health Department (Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah counties):Vaccine currently available to all priority groups on Monday from 10-11:30 A.M.and Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:30 in Uintah County.
Tooele County Health Department: Information not available.
Davis County Health Department: Vaccine is currently unavailable. Davis County distributed 5000 tickets on Tuesday and each ticket goes along with an H1N1 vaccine.Southwest Utah Public Health Department: Vaccine available to pregnant women only on November 4-5 in Washington County from 1-4 P.M. on November 6th the vaccine is available to all priority groups from 1-4 P.M.
Wasatch County Heath District: Vaccine clinic is being held November 4th.
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