This week's allotment of H1N1 Swine Flu appointments have been filled, according to the Salt Lake Valley Health Department's website and department spokesperson Pam Davenport. The appointments, which became available at 9 this morning, were all filled within about 15 minutes. However, more appointments will be available beginning at 9 a.m. next Tuesday, Davenport told me.
"The system we've been using has been working well for us," Davenport said. "Things have gone really smoothly, and we've received positive feedback from people."
The appointments will be available online through the SLVHD website and by phone at 801-743-7280.
The vaccine is only being given to select individuals considered at highest risk for complications from H1N1 (see below).
Eligible groups:
In addition to the upcoming SLVHD appointments, some Salt Lake Valley pharmacies still have H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine appointments available. Click here for a list of pharmacies that may have the H1N1 vaccine. I called a few of the pharmacies on the list, and most were out of the vaccine, but some still had doses available. By law, pharmacies are not allowed to vaccinate anyone under the age of 13.
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