Swine flu vaccination group expanded
MADISON — Wisconsin health officials have expanded the group that can receive vaccination for swine flu to include all school-aged children and young adults up to age 24.
Previously, only children under age 4 or those with underlying health conditions were recommended to get vaccinated.
The state Department of Health Services said Monday that it was expanding the vaccination group based on the supply of vaccine that’s available and feedback it’s received from providers.
Even though the state’s been assigned to received more than 1 million doses of vaccine, the state health department says that’s not enough to open vaccinations to everyone.
Nov 23, 2009 at 11:17 p.m.
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High blood pressure by itself is not considered a chronic condition that raises the risk of complications for swine flu.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/highrisk.htm
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You can always ask, but they will probably say no. The eligibility guidelines are set statewide with guidance from the CDC. You may have a related condition that does make you eligible, though.
http://pandemic.wisconsin.gov/sublink.as...
Nov 23, 2009 at 9:08 p.m.
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foxyroush -- you can get it now! i copied this from jefferson co website!
18-64 year old individuals with chronic medical conditions that place them at a higher risk for complications related to "influenza-like-illness". Im 28 with MS and I recieved my vaccine tonite in Walworth co.
Nov 23, 2009 at 6:04 p.m.
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When will people age 50 + be able to get the Swine Flu vaccination? I have high blood pressure.
Nov 23, 2009 at 4:07 p.m.
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I expected a crush today getting two newly-eligible relatives to the clinic for vaccination, but they had plenty of room to spare.
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