Why is Columbus Public Health coming to the schools to offer H1N1 vaccinations?
Children are at highest risk for suffering severe complications from H1N1 flu and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended they be vaccinated. Coming to schools is an effective way to reach large groups of children in a reasonable amount of time. It seems not as many people are getting sick with H1N1 anymore, so does my child still need to get the vaccine? While H1N1 illnesses have been declining in recent weeks, the potential for widespread flu is still very strong. If the H1N1 pandemic follows historical trends, we may face a third more serious wave in the coming months, so it’s still important to get your child protected as soon as possible. Is the H1N1 vaccine mandatory? The H1N1 vaccine is not mandatory, but is highly recommended by Columbus Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How much does the H1N1 vaccine Cost? The H1N1 vaccine is free at our school clinics and any other public health clinic. What is the difference between the
