Three mass flu clinics were held today in Benton County: One at the Rogers Activity Center, one at Riordon Hall in Bella Vista and one in Siloam Springs at Eastgate Church of Christ.
When doors opened at 8 o' clock this morning at Rogers Activity Center, the line was wrapped around the parking lot with people eager to get their seasonal and H1N1 vaccines. Despite the large crowd, things seemed to run pretty smoothly and most of the people we spoke with didn't mind the wait. They were just thankful the vaccines were available.
Of course, because of limited supply, the H1N1 vaccine was only being given out to three high risk groups today: Pregnant women, children 6 months to 4 years old, and children 5 to 18 years of age with underlying medical conditions.
There were certainly a lot of parents taking advantage of the chance to protect their young children from the H1N1 virus. There were also a lot of people there to get their seasonal flu vaccine.
If you're one of those that couldn't get to one of these free clinics today, don't worry. You still have a chance to get your flu shot.
"We do and have discussed plans for a follow-up clinic so that is on the table. In the interim, the seasonal and the H1N1. as quantities allow, will be available at the local health unit," said Administrator for the Benton County Health Unit Loy Bailey.
Although there is no set schedule or quantity, Bailey says they hope to eventually have enough H1N1 vaccine for everyone.
When doors opened at 8 o' clock this morning at Rogers Activity Center, the line was wrapped around the parking lot with people eager to get their seasonal and H1N1 vaccines. Despite the large crowd, things seemed to run pretty smoothly and most of the people we spoke with didn't mind the wait. They were just thankful the vaccines were available.
Of course, because of limited supply, the H1N1 vaccine was only being given out to three high risk groups today: Pregnant women, children 6 months to 4 years old, and children 5 to 18 years of age with underlying medical conditions.
There were certainly a lot of parents taking advantage of the chance to protect their young children from the H1N1 virus. There were also a lot of people there to get their seasonal flu vaccine.
If you're one of those that couldn't get to one of these free clinics today, don't worry. You still have a chance to get your flu shot.
"We do and have discussed plans for a follow-up clinic so that is on the table. In the interim, the seasonal and the H1N1. as quantities allow, will be available at the local health unit," said Administrator for the Benton County Health Unit Loy Bailey.
Although there is no set schedule or quantity, Bailey says they hope to eventually have enough H1N1 vaccine for everyone.
