New eligibility guidelines released for H1N1 vaccine in BC

“The number of people in these new eligible groups is significantly greater than the amount of vaccine we currently have in B.C., so not everyone will be able to get immunized in the next week,” – Dr. Perry Kendall, B. C.'s public health officer announcing that while the eligibility list for H1N1 shots has been expanded, the availability of supply could be an issue for the next week.

Children aged 5 to 18, those over 65 with chronic health conditions and First Responders have been added to the eligibility list of those that will be allowed access to the H1N1 vaccine at upcoming clinics in British Columbia…

(from  the blog a town called podunk, click on the link below to see the entire article atowncalledpodunk.blogspot.com/2 … 3827882591 )