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Friday, 06 November 2009 |
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By MELANIE MOORE
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BLACKFOOT — More than 1,600 people lined up to get the H1N1 vaccine yesterday at the Blackfoot-Snake River clinic at the LDS South Stake Center.  (The Morning News – Melanie Moore) A line of people wait outside the H1N1 clinic at the LDS South Stake in Blackfoot. More than 1,600 people attended the clinic to receive a vaccine.
Overall, Rowland said the clinic went very smoothly and the turnout was great.
The next clinic in Bingham County will be Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Aberdeen High School from 4-8 p.m.
The Southeastern Health District has also planned clinics at the Pine Ridge Mall in Pocatello Nov. 13 from 12-8 p.m. and Nov. 21 from 2-8 p.m. A clinic in Power County is scheduled for Nov. 20 at American Falls High School.
Tracy McCulloch, Public Information Officer with the Southeastern Health District, said after the clinic on Nov. 21, the H1N1 vaccine the district receives will be distributed to area healthcare providers and pharmacies, and they will be able to order vaccines directly. The health district is receiving weekly shipments of the H1N1 vaccination.
As of Nov. 3, Idaho has been allocated a total of 165,200 doses to be distributed based on population to local public health districts, full-service hospitals and community health centers.
Thirty-six confirmed cases of H1N1 have been identified in Bingham County, but only a small number people infected are tested and receive laboratory confirmation, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
In Idaho, H1N1 has contributed to the death of 11 people, with more deaths under investigation.
For updated information regarding the H1N1 clinics, visit sdhdidaho.org.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 November 2009 )
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