Since October 22, 2009, over 8,000 doses of H1N1 Flu vaccine have been given at 17 school located vaccination clinics. Children are at high risk for H1N1 Flu related complications so it is important that they receive the vaccination.

The schedule for November 9-13 is:

•November 9 Home schooled children and Northside Elementary
•November 10 Bay Haven Charter Academy and Everitt Middle School
•November 11 none scheduled (holiday)
•November 12 Surfside Middle School
•November 13 Deane Bozeman School and Tyndall Elementary School

The Bay County Health Department, in cooperation with Bay District Schools, plans to offer vaccination clinics at local public and private schools. “The entire country, including Bay County, has experienced delays in receiving H1N1 Flu vaccine. We are scheduling clinics once we know we will have enough vaccine to cover that clinic” said Shawn Collins, Bay County Health Department H1N1 Coordinator.

A letter explaining the vaccination process, Vaccination Information Sheets (one for the nasal flu mist and one for the shot), and a consent form are available on the Bay County Health Department’s website, www.baycountyhealth.org, Bay District School’s website, www.bay.k12.fl.us and through our local media partners’ websites.

The health department has delivered vaccine to area pediatricians and plans to deliver more as it is available. Parents of children who are not in school or may have missed their school’s clinic should contact their child’s physician’s office for advice on obtaining the vaccine for their child.