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On Friday, the first H1N1 vaccine clinics sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched in Encino and Culver City. The free vaccination clinics ensure that residents in the priority groups who do not have health insurance (or other health care resources) are able to get the H1N1 vaccine for free.

The H1N1 vaccine will be first available to:
* Pregnant women
* People living with or caring for infants under 6 months of age
* Emergency medical services personnel and health care workers
* Children and young adults from 6 months through 24 years
* People aged 25 through 64 years with chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease, asthma, diabetes, HIV or weakened immune systems


At the press conference to launch the first H1N1 vaccine clinic, County Board of Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined Dr. Jonathan Fielding, Director of Public Health and Health Officer.

In these videos, Dr. Fielding answers questions about H1N1:

Caption: Will there be a shortage of H1N1 flu vaccine?



As of October 23, 2009, there is a limited supply of thimerosal-free (or preservative-free) H1N1 vaccine. It will be available for use by pregnant women and children under three years of age. (Source: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health)



Caption: Is it too late to get the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccinations?