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The state plans to give the H1N1 vaccines first to doctors who serve those at high risk, like children and pregnant women. (File/KTUU-DT)by Ashton Goodell
Monday, October 26, 2009
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- More people want their flu shots this year than last, but the supply is still short.
The state plans to give the H1N1 vaccines first to doctors who serve those at high risk, like children and pregnant women.
Before more vaccines arrive the plan is to look at the locations that haven't received the vaccine yet and get the new batch to more remote locations.
"Alaska's having the same issues that the whole country is. Vaccine isn't coming out from the manufacturers quite as quickly as we would have hoped, however, I do think we are doing a good job of distributing the vaccine that we have available," said Laurel Wood, the director of the state vaccine program.
Schools plan to offer the shots next month to students, but the district needs parent permission slips back to get started.
Contact Ashton Goodell at agoodell@ktuu.com
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