The following is information concerning the H1N1 vaccine.

Persons who will need the vaccine:
• pregnant women
• healthcare workers
• emergency responders
• household members and caregivers of children under the age of 6 months
• anyone 6 months to 24 years of age
• adults age 25 – 64 with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, etc.

H1N1 vaccine is not available at this time
It should be available in mid-October.

It is expected to be a two-part vaccine administered 3-4 weeks apart.

The H1N1 vaccine does not take the place of the seasonal flu vaccine.

You can visit the Texas Department of State Health Services website at texasflu.org to obtain more information.