Limited supplies of H1N1 vaccine available

King County pharmacies are receiving limited supplies of the H1N1 vaccine, which will be given only to those in priority groups, including pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, and people between 25 through 64 years of age with chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems.

Many of the 44 participating pharmacies are taking appointments by phone, and some will be holding walk-up clinics without appointment starting next week. The full list of participating pharmacies, including hours, types of vaccines available, vaccination age ranges and administrative fees, is posted at www.kingcounty.gov.

With limited national vaccine supplies, Public Health - Seattle and King County has had to delay its plan to make vaccine widely available through community venues.

As more vaccine becomes available, there will be additional sites for getting vaccinated, including community clinics.

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