Nov 8, 2009 12:06 pm US/Central
Chicago Vaccinates Almost 51,000 Against H1N1 Flu
CHICAGO (AP) ―
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Viles of Panvax H1N1 Vaccine are displayed during the launch of the National pandemic (swine flu) influenza vaccination campaign by the Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon at Swan Park Leisure Centre on September 30, 2009 in Perth, Australia.
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Chicago Department of Public Health officials say they've vaccinated almost 51,000 people against the swine flu in seven days.
More than 8,200 doses of the vaccine were delivered Saturday. The health department has seven vaccine sites across the city.
The vaccinations are available for free to Chicago residents at increased risk for flu and flu complications.
Those considered high-risk include pregnant women, people 6 months to 24 years of age, people who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months and adults with certain health conditions.
Most of the clinics are open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. No appointments are needed, and the vaccines are given on a first come-first-served basis.
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