H1N1 Vaccine Available to Everyone; Restrictions Lifted

Los Angeles County health officials announced this week that the H1N1 vaccine is now available to everyone, not just those in priority groups.

"Adequate vaccine supply has arrived in Los Angeles County, allowing providers to administer H1N1 vaccine to any patient over the age of six months for whom it is not otherwise contraindicated," said Dr. Jonathan Fielding, the county's top public health official. "As more H1N1 vaccine becomes available through private doctors and local community health clinics, almost anyone who wants to receive the vaccine should be able to get it." 

The County is no longer holding mass vaccine clinics, so H1N1 flu shots are being offered by private physicians and by limited appointment at County public health centers. For locations and hours of public health centers, residents can visit the Los Angeles County Public Health Web site at www.publichealth.lacounty.gov or call the information line at 2-1-1. 

Some pharmacies will also receive some vaccine by the end of the month and will administer it for a small fee, Fielding said. 

Fox 11 covered the story here.
Read the press release from Public Health here.


To find where to get the seasonal and/or the H1N1 flu shot, visit http://www.FluShotLA.com.