East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County -
Beginning today, people in our area will have more access to the H1N1 vaccine. A two-day clinic is set to open in Lancaster County. This comes at a time when the Center for Disease Control says, less people are getting sick from the virus.
The State Health Center at 1661 Old Philadelphia Pike in Lancaster County will give out shots today and tomorrow. Doctors saying even though the numbers are dropping, now is no time to drop your guard.
The H1N1 virus continues to tear through the country, but doctors at the CDC say there is some encouraging news. The number of sickened people is dropping.
"H1N1 is not going away, although it has come down. It is going to keep smoldering and then come December, January, February, we're going to see seasonal influenza take off. H1N1 will be part of that also," said Dr. William Schaffner.
To prevent that further spread, the Pennsylvania Department of Health just announced another round of clinics. There will be three statewide, including one in Lancaster County.
"The more people that are vaccinated, the fewer cases there will be. And we'll be protected and we'll protect our neighbors also," Dr. Schaffner said.
The Lancaster County clinic will be held at the State Health Center at 1661 Old Philadelphia Pike today and tomorrow, between 9 a.m. and noon and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
As has been the case from the start, the vaccine only will be given to those in the at-risk category. That list includes kids ages 6 months to 24-years-old, caregivers of kids under 6 months, pregnant women, healthcare providers, and people under the age of 65 with underlying health problems.
Doctors saying, if you are not in this group, be patient, the vaccine is coming.
"It's coming week by week by week. There are more doses of vaccine coming in each week, so hang in there," said Dr. Schaffner.
For this clinic today, you can't just walk in. You need to call and schedule an appointment. You can do that by calling this number, 1-877-724--3258 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Even though the total numbers are dropping, this virus is still potent. To date, it has killed over 4,000 people, including 500 kids. So it is a very good idea to get vaccinated.
The State Health Center at 1661 Old Philadelphia Pike in Lancaster County will give out shots today and tomorrow. Doctors saying even though the numbers are dropping, now is no time to drop your guard.
The H1N1 virus continues to tear through the country, but doctors at the CDC say there is some encouraging news. The number of sickened people is dropping.
"H1N1 is not going away, although it has come down. It is going to keep smoldering and then come December, January, February, we're going to see seasonal influenza take off. H1N1 will be part of that also," said Dr. William Schaffner.
To prevent that further spread, the Pennsylvania Department of Health just announced another round of clinics. There will be three statewide, including one in Lancaster County.
"The more people that are vaccinated, the fewer cases there will be. And we'll be protected and we'll protect our neighbors also," Dr. Schaffner said.
The Lancaster County clinic will be held at the State Health Center at 1661 Old Philadelphia Pike today and tomorrow, between 9 a.m. and noon and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
As has been the case from the start, the vaccine only will be given to those in the at-risk category. That list includes kids ages 6 months to 24-years-old, caregivers of kids under 6 months, pregnant women, healthcare providers, and people under the age of 65 with underlying health problems.
Doctors saying, if you are not in this group, be patient, the vaccine is coming.
"It's coming week by week by week. There are more doses of vaccine coming in each week, so hang in there," said Dr. Schaffner.
For this clinic today, you can't just walk in. You need to call and schedule an appointment. You can do that by calling this number, 1-877-724--3258 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Even though the total numbers are dropping, this virus is still potent. To date, it has killed over 4,000 people, including 500 kids. So it is a very good idea to get vaccinated.
