H1N1 Press Release 2
11/24/2009
The Holden Board of Health is following CDC guidelines for distribution of H1N1 vaccine when quantities are limited. In this setting the following groups should receive the vaccine before others:
* Pregnant women
* People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months
* Health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient contact
* Children 6 months through 4 years of age, and
* Children 5 through 18 years of age who have chronic medical conditions.
Once the demand for these prioritized groups has been met at the local level, and more vaccine is available vaccination will begin for everyone from ages 25 through 64. Current studies indicated that the risk for infection among persons 65 or older is less than the risk for younger age groups.
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Andrea Crete
Health Agent
Town of Holden
phone 508-829-0254
fax 508-829-0252
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