Thank you DC clinics!

[Anonymous]

Just want to send out a big thank you to the District. We went to Mckinley High on Saturday at 3:30 pm, right before closing, and not only did they have plenty of vaccine left---there was no line at all. We were in and out in less than 15 minutes.

Normally I am not proud of my procrastination, but in this case not getting there at 6 am didn't hurt me and I didn't feel panicked. I just appreciate how well the DC clinics have been run and advertised, with the times, dates, and locations being clearly marked. Thank you DC!

[Anonymous]

I would like to chime in on thanking DC Department of Health for the great job they have done with the clinics. I walked up to my local high school (Wilson) on Saturday and within an hour had my shot (I'm pregnant). It was well organized and everyone was helpful and nice. I have to admit I was expecting the worst -- so needless to say I am very proud of DC right now. I hope they continue to beef up their outreach to get more people to the clinics.

[Anonymous]

I agree. I have been to Arlington, CVS, and DC DOH. DC DOH was the best of the three.

[Anonymous]

I am so disappointed in Montgomery taxes. Wondering why it is we pay the highest tax rate in the country if they can't do better than this. Two hours supply for one weekday? Everyone I know is going to another county - shameful. We had great luck in Fairfax, ourselves.

[Anonymous]

PP = sorry... meant to say so disappointed in Montgomery COUNTY. Lol.

[Anonymous]

A fourth vote of appreciation for the DC clinics. They did a great job!

[Anonymous]

And a fifth vote! Thanks DC!

[Anonymous]

The sad thing is this probably means there is a large segment of the D.C. population that is not getting the vaccine.

So, perhaps DC DOH could improve it's campaign to educate more people.

[Anonymous]

sixth vote! i was at mckinley on saturday too. extremely well organized. staff was knowledgeable. and someone had the genius idea of turning on the colored gel lights above the stage ... fantastic distraction for my 9 month old right after the Big Shot.

hopefully the booster shot goes just as smoothly!

[Anonymous]

Agree with 10:58 - it seems the long lines are in the more affluent areas. I wonder whether folks in SE, etc are getting vaccinated.

[Anonymous]

There was a vaccine clinic in SE - hopefully, it is a individual choice not to get the vaccine versus, DC not properly getting the word out to DC residents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The sad thing is this probably means there is a large segment of the D.C. population that is not getting the vaccine.

So, perhaps DC DOH could improve it's campaign to educate more people.

Just about every DCPS household received a flyer last week listing clinics in each ward offering free H1N1 vaccinations from 10/20 through 11/14. Chancellor Rhee set home another letter today reminding DCPS families about these clinics. Since these clinics are supposed to serve only children 2 to 10 and pregnant women, school based notification seems most cost-effective (at the risk of missing families of pregnant women or young children with no school-age children and families with children in private school, who are probably being notified of the clinics by their schools anyway.)

I don't know what you mean by "educate," PP. However, the media has alerted people to the risks of H1N1, and DCPS & DOH have notified the vast majority of the eligible population of the availability of vaccines.

DOH cannot force people to heed the warnings and avail themselves of the clinics. There is a certain element of personal responsibility to this situation as well.