H1N1 Vaccines to Arrive in Siouxland Soon
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The long awaited H1N1 vaccine will soon be available to the public, but the first round may be limited.
With the virus spreading at a rapid pace across the country, many people are wondering when they will be able to receive the new vaccine.
The Dakota County Health Department will be getting shipments of the vaccine in the coming weeks. Exactly how many doses they will get is still unclear, and that has many wondering who the vaccine will be avaliable to.
Just like regular seasonal flu vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control have priority groups for who should be immunized first.
"Priority groups meaning pregnant women, children 6 months to 24 year of age, people 25 to 65 with chronic illness, and you're health care workers," says Pam DeVries.
Once a regular amount of vaccines is made available, anyone who didn't fall into one of the recommended groups will be able to receive the vaccine at any time.
The Dakota County Health Department is expecting a high amount of people who want the vaccine, so they're working with local businesses and schools to put together shot clinics once they receive the vaccine.
Regular flu shots usually cost about $20, but the H1N1 vaccine is government funded and should be made free for the public.
