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H1N1 Vaccine Availability Update
H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine at pharmacies
As of December 12, 2009, H1N1 flu vaccine is available for anyone 6 months and older who lives in King County through some pharmacies. Pharmacies have specific governing requirements about who they can vaccinate, so please check about requirements when you make an appointment. See list of participating pharmacies .
Public Health is distributing vaccine to pharmacies to provide another option for people who cannot get vaccinated by a health care provider. The majority of vaccine in King County is distributed to hospitals and other health care providers.
The amount of H1N1 vaccine at pharmacies is limited, but will increase as the weeks go by and supplies become more plentiful. Please check this web page for updates.
Note for caregivers seeking H1N1 vaccine for babies and children: Many pharmacies are unable to vaccinate babies and young children because their staff is not licensed and/or trained for these age groups. Public Health is making every effort to get vaccine to healthcare providers caring for babies and young children. Health care providers who have ordered the vaccine will continue to get supplies as vaccine becomes available, Please check with your health care provider. Please see the list of participating pharmacies to find out who they can vaccinate.
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H1N1 Announcement from King County
Public Health widens eligibility starting Saturday as vaccine supplies increase
KING COUNTY, WA - Starting this Saturday, December 12, those eligible to receive H1N1 influenza vaccine will be expanded to everybody six months of age and older in King County. Depending on early demand among this broader group, supplies may be limited for a time at some locations.
Public Health - Seattle & King County is taking this next step in widening H1N1 vaccine eligibility because many health care providers in King County are now reporting that they are able to meet the demand for their highest risk patients and vaccine supplies are increasing and expected to continue to rise steadily.