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H1N1 vaccine access open

For the first time, the government put enough swine flu vaccine to immunization for all Nevadan, whether in a high-risk group or not, says Nevada Department of Health and Human Services on Friday. The Nevada Division of Health, the government clinics, private physicians and pharmacies reported H1N1 vaccine to the country from 18 December for people deliver, even if not in one of the five priority groups, which until now has access only to the vaccination can not have had.

"We do have a sufficient supply with H1N1 now offer vaccinations for all, and we will continue that contingent on the Supply side do in the future, "said department spokeswoman Martha Framsted.

After the H1N1 virus first appeared in April published the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that restricted use of the limited supply of high-risk groups were at greater risk of contracting the flu or serious Complications from it.

Dr. Tracey Green, the State Health Officer, said Friday a review of the available supply of H1N1 vaccine shows that it should enough for every Nevadan.

Green said the public health authorities will continue to promote vaccinations for people known as the CDC most at-risk of significant complications identified by H1N1 infection.

These pregnant women, caregivers of children are younger than 6 months old, Health workers, people between the ages of 6 months to 24 years and men 24 years and older, is a chronic health problems.

Upcoming Clinics

A number of clinics are scheduled today and next week in Reno area, which will still be open in the first place, the groups with high risk, as these clinics were before the announcement Friday the state set, said Framsted.

H1N1 vaccines are always state-sponsored clinics is free for the vaccine free of charge nationwide by the federal government made available. Private doctors, pharmacies and other private providers who have registered can not recharge with the state to receive the H1N1 vaccine as a pre-set administrative fee of $ 21.34.Renown Health has scheduled four clinics for vaccinating seasonal and / or H1N1 influenza, before seasonal ChristmasBoth and H1N1 vaccines will take place in hospitals today, Tuesday and 19 December will be offered. The final clinic on 22 December is only H1N1 vaccine.

All four hospitals will be held by 9 1 bis clock clock at the Reno Town Mall, 4001 S. Virginia St. on the corner of East Peckham Lane and South Virginia Street.

H1N1 vaccination only to participants given between the ages of 6 to be age of 24 years, pregnant women, caregivers of children 6 months or younger, employees of health care / emergency personnel, People aged 25 and older with certain chronic disorders or compromised immune system. This is the priority groups extended to 65 years and older incorporated with pre-existing conditions.

The cost of an H1N1-shot is $ 20, and the cost of seasonal flu vaccination is $ 28. Both vaccinations are free of charge Medicare Beneficiaries (Part B), members of the Senior Care Plus or Hometown Health HMO and PPO plans, fully insured.

Pediatric flu vaccinations by appointment only available for children age from 6 months to 10 years by 775-982-4148.

In order to date the future planned clinics or more information, visit the Website at www.renown.org / flu or call 775-982-5757.

Saint Mary's Immunization Program provide H1N1 vaccines today, people ages 2-24, pregnant women, Health and Emergency Medical workers, caregivers of children aged 6 months and younger, and the 25 and older with chronic diseases. The clinic is from 10 Clock up instead of 13.00, on the third floor of Saint Mary's Center for Health, 645 N. Arlington Ave, Reno.

The H1N1 vaccine costs $ 20 but is free to Saint Mary's First Choice Health and Fitness members present their insurance cards.

Saint Mary's has also planned H1N1 vaccine clinics on Tuesday, 3-6 Clock Scolari supermarket, Sparks 1300 Disc Drive. and 19 9 December from 12 bis clock clock at Saint Mary's Galena, 18 653 Wedge Parkway.

Washoe County District Health is its free H1N1 vaccine Clinics from 9 clock hold until noon, Saturday and 1-4 Clock Tuesday and Thursday at his office complex in Building B in the town administration, 1001 E. Ninth St., Reno. No are bracelets, distributed before the clinics.

The clinics are open to high-risk groups: medical staff, household members, caregivers and day care providers, Children younger than 6 months old, pregnant women, those ages 6 months through 24 years old.

The clinics are open to people aged 25 and older with chronic diseases such as asthma or diabetes, which put them at higher risk of medical complications from influenza.

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