Peoria County Holds Second H1N1 Clinic

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By Gina Ford

Dozens of people were lined up two hours before the Woodrow Wilson School H1N1 clinic got underway. Jana Heffron says she arrived early because she was turned away from the Monday night Chillicothe clinic.

"7:30 when they lined five police officer in front of the doors, locked them and told us we had to leave", said Heffron.

But Tuesday mostly everyone who stood in line was able to secure a vaccine, including me. I was number 401, and by the time I was ready to get vaccinated, there was barely a wait. I got the nasal mist.

The Peoria County Health Department Spokeswoman, said the live virus is "for healthy people between the ages of two and 49. We have about half of our doses also available in injection as well".

But the injections are only available to children, people with health problems and pregnant women. The Wilson school vaccine was the second of a month long clinic the county health department hopes to provide.

"We only received our first initial shipment and we are expecting shipments every week now from the manufactures", said Scott.

If you're planning on getting the H1N1 vaccine plan to be early, make sure you're in a priority group, and dress for the weather- it's likely you will have to wait in line.

"Absolutely, if it's guaranteed it's worth the wait. It's just the wait and then being turned away was very disappointing", said Heffron.

For a listing of the November clinics in Peoria County, log on to www.peoriacounty.org

Wednesday, Nov 11 at 4:23 PM also wrote ...

The Health Dept. was giving out the vaccines earlier than these clinics to people who already had other appointments at their facility. How did that reach the older citizens with chronic illnesses in the community?

Wednesday, Nov 11 at 4:21 PM not really wrote ...

what do they consider a chronic health condition? Cancer, of course, I would think so. Those who are Diabetic...don't know. Hashimotos? That's an immune system disease...I still don't know. They do not list the specific chronic illnesses and each person may feel differently as to which diseases are chronic. That is why I wish the doctors in the areas would receive the vaccine to give to their patients whom they feel need it most.

Wednesday, Nov 11 at 3:47 PM happytohaveshot wrote ...

My kids got their shots this morning at the expo clinic and it was very well done. the line seemed to move fairly quickly and the staff and nurses were very nice. Everyone was very helpful. I think the Health Department is doing a great job.

Wednesday, Nov 11 at 3:15 PM hey anonymous wrote ...

Everywhere, in every media outlet, the priority groups are listed. It cannot be more clear. Its is not the health departments fault people don't listen and get in line anyway.

Wednesday, Nov 11 at 8:58 AM anonymous wrote ...

An older woman in line behind me was initially told she was fine to get the vaccine due to some health conditions and her age, then after an hour in line another woman told her no she wasn't eligible. They might want to make sure they are a little more clear on who can and cannot get the vaccine at this point so elderly people aren't waiting in the cold for no reason.

Tuesday, Nov 10 at 10:14 PM Happily Vaccinated wrote ...

I waited less than 45 minutes at WW today for my vaccine. My son and his 2 daughters waited only 5 minutes. Kudos to the Health Department. They are learning how to please the mass public.

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