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Anonymous
| My DS will need to get his second H1N1 shot November 21 (4 weeks from his first one), but currently DC only has clinics scheduled through the 14th. Has anyone heard anything about when/if DC will be adding more clinic dates? |
Anonymous
| Same here. Pls post if you find out. I'm emailing our council member to see if she knows anything. |
Anonymous
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DOH Reminds Residents That H1N1 Vaccine Clinics are Only on Thursday and Saturday of This Week
Washington, DC – The DC Department of Health (DOH) is reminding residents that there will are no H1N1 vaccine clinics scheduled for this evening in the District. Clinics will be held on Thursday and Saturday of this week. DOH announced last week that it would be adjusting its H1N1 vaccine clinic schedule, by reducing the number of free H1N1 vaccine clinic locations for priority groups in the District, and increasing the amount of vaccine available at doctor’s offices and community health centers. This weeks’ District-wide H1N1 vaccine clinic schedule is below: Updated H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Schedule for Priority Groups Cardozo Senior High School (W1) Ballou Senior High School (W8) Thursday November 12 5 pm - 9 pm Eliot-Hine Middle School (W6) Kelly Miller Middle School (W7) Hardy Middle School (W2) Saturday November 14 8 am - 1 pm The H1N1 vaccine clinics will continue to serve the following priority groups in every ward once a week for the next week: Pregnant women and youth ages 6 months to 24 years Adults with underlying health conditions such as asthma and diabetes ages 25-64 years Caregivers of children under 6 months Healthcare workers The vaccine is now expected to arrive at pharmacies after the week of November 23. DOH will continue to update District residents as it gets new information regarding H1N1 and vaccine availability. Residents can still find regular updates and additional information on H1N1 at flu.dc.gov or by calling the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311. To prevent coming down with the flu before getting the vaccine and spreading the virus after receiving the vaccine resident are reminded to continue following these simple steps: Cover your cough with your elbow or a tissue Wash your hands with soap and warm water Stay home if you are sick Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. H1N1 Vaccination Information Patient Category Expected Vaccine Availability Location* # of Shots Required Health Care Workers Beginning the week of Oct. 5, 2009 Your workplace Vaccine Clinics 1 Pregnant Women Beginning the week of Oct. 14, 2009 Your Obstetrician Pharmacies (after Nov. 23) Mass Vaccination Site (after Oct. 19) 1 Caregivers of babies under 6 months Beginning the week of Oct. 19, 2009 Primary Medical Doctor Pharmacies (after Nov. 23) Mass Vaccination Site (after Nov. 2) 1 Children 6 months – 10 years old Beginning the week of Oct. 19, 2009 Primary Medical Doctor Pharmacies (after Nov. 23) Mass Vaccination Site 2 Children 10 years – 24 years old Beginning the week of Oct. 19, 2009 Primary Medical Doctor Pharmacies (after Nov. 23) University Student Health Center Mass Vaccination Site 1 Adults 25 years – 64 years old with underlying health conditions Beginning the week of Oct. 26, 2009 Primary Medical Doctor Pharmacies (after Nov. 23) Mass Vaccination Site (after Oct. 26) 1 All Others Beginning the week of Nov. 30, 2009 Primary Medical Doctor Pharmacies (after Nov. 30) Vaccination Site (after Nov. 30) 1 ### |
Anonymous
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DOH Reminds Residents That H1N1 Vaccine Clinics are Only on Thursday and Saturday of This Week
Washington, DC – The DC Department of Health (DOH) is reminding residents that there will are no H1N1 vaccine clinics scheduled for this evening in the District. Clinics will be held on Thursday and Saturday of this week. DOH announced last week that it would be adjusting its H1N1 vaccine clinic schedule, by reducing the number of free H1N1 vaccine clinic locations for priority groups in the District, and increasing the amount of vaccine available at doctor’s offices and community health centers. This weeks’ District-wide H1N1 vaccine clinic schedule is below: Updated H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Schedule for Priority Groups Cardozo Senior High School (W1) Ballou Senior High School (W8) Thursday November 12 5 pm - 9 pm Eliot-Hine Middle School (W6) Kelly Miller Middle School (W7) Hardy Middle School (W2) Saturday November 14 8 am - 1 pm The H1N1 vaccine clinics will continue to serve the following priority groups in every ward once a week for the next week: Pregnant women and youth ages 6 months to 24 years Adults with underlying health conditions such as asthma and diabetes ages 25-64 years Caregivers of children under 6 months Healthcare workers The vaccine is now expected to arrive at pharmacies after the week of November 23. DOH will continue to update District residents as it gets new information regarding H1N1 and vaccine availability. Residents can still find regular updates and additional information on H1N1 at flu.dc.gov or by calling the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311. To prevent coming down with the flu before getting the vaccine and spreading the virus after receiving the vaccine resident are reminded to continue following these simple steps: Cover your cough with your elbow or a tissue Wash your hands with soap and warm water Stay home if you are sick Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. H1N1 Vaccination Information Patient Category Expected Vaccine Availability Location* # of Shots Required Health Care Workers Beginning the week of Oct. 5, 2009 Your workplace Vaccine Clinics 1 Pregnant Women Beginning the week of Oct. 14, 2009 Your Obstetrician Pharmacies (after Nov. 23) Mass Vaccination Site (after Oct. 19) 1 Caregivers of babies under 6 months Beginning the week of Oct. 19, 2009 Primary Medical Doctor Pharmacies (after Nov. 23) Mass Vaccination Site (after Nov. 2) 1 Children 6 months – 10 years old Beginning the week of Oct. 19, 2009 Primary Medical Doctor Pharmacies (after Nov. 23) Mass Vaccination Site 2 Children 10 years – 24 years old Beginning the week of Oct. 19, 2009 Primary Medical Doctor Pharmacies (after Nov. 23) University Student Health Center Mass Vaccination Site 1 Adults 25 years – 64 years old with underlying health conditions Beginning the week of Oct. 26, 2009 Primary Medical Doctor Pharmacies (after Nov. 23) Mass Vaccination Site (after Oct. 26) 1 All Others Beginning the week of Nov. 30, 2009 Primary Medical Doctor Pharmacies (after Nov. 30) Vaccination Site (after Nov. 30) 1 ### |
Anonymous
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THANK YOU !! |
Anonymous
| So, if I read the above posting correctly, DC still plans to have at least one clinic in each ward each week for priority groups? I'd look it up myself, but I looked on the DOH website and didn't see this. |
Anonymous
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This is really confusing. On the one hand, the report says the H1N1 vaccine clinics will continue to serve priority groups in every ward once a week for the next two weeks, but it looks like that just means through the clinic scheduled on Nov. 14th. The report goes on to say, "Beginning the week of November 16th, all others can get the H1N1 vaccine from their primary medical doctor. After November 16th, all others can get the vaccination at local vaccination sites. After November 23, non-priority groups can also get vaccinated at local pharmacies." What?!
http://wamu.org/news/09/11/05.php Of course, there is nothing on DC's website about this. My peds office only has limited supply of vaccine for high priority groups, such as kids with asthma. Arrrrgh. |
Anonymous
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The DC website is confusing becasue they have updated the schedule - but not to the text that is around it.
My understanding from reading various messages and press releases is that after this weekend, they will no longer host clinics. In order to get the 2nd shot, you will need to go through your PCP or a place like CVS that is offering shots. In addition, if there are clinics in other counties, you can go there. |
Anonymous
That was my interpretation as well. November 14th may be the last public clinic. |
Anonymous
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are you reading too much into this? most jurisdictions are only announcing clinics one or two weeks out so the fact that they haven't announced later ones doesn't mean that they won't have them.
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Anonymous
This is my reading as well. Am I the only one that considers this to be a major problem? I have 2 toddlers that received their first dose of the vaccine at one of the early school clinics. They are due to get their second dose next week - after the mass clinics are closed. They cannot get it from their pediatrician b/c their pediatrician has elected not to administer the h1n1 vaccine. They are not going to be able to get it from a public pharmacist b/c in DC virtually all of those places administer vacines only to people over a certain age, generally over 18 years. This seems like a catch 22. Where are toddlers who's pediatrician decided not to give the shot supposed to go and get their second dose? |
Anonymous
| Yeah, this is a problem. My asthmatic husband was vaxed at minute clinic but they didn't have vaccine for under 4s. |
Anonymous
You may want to try going to one of the public vaccination sites outside of DC. |
Anonymous
I understand your frustration - the thing I am frustrated about is that my pediatrician does not offer any help. For example, I would expect that as my child's primary healthcare provider they would have information such as ...... we have not been able to get a shipment of vaccine. Here are a list of places where you can get your 18MO the booster. Do I expect too much of my child's dr? |
Anonymous
| 10:13 poster again - I agree with you, my pediatrician has been exactly the same way and unable to provide any support or direction. They even ran out of regular seasonal flu vaccine and I had to go elsewhere for that as well - again without the office being able to provide me any help or direction, I had to find a place to do it on my own. |