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H1N1 vaccination clinic wraps up at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, gates closed at 1 p.m.

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by Maureen Hagrman

Posted on November 12, 2009 at 12:59 PM

Updated Thursday, Nov 12 at 2:34 PM

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People are still lining up to be some of the first in Jefferson County to get the swine flu vaccine.
The free clinic continues Thursday in the parking lot at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.
12,613 people got the H1N1 vaccination Wednesday and originally, the health department had only 15,000 doses to give out for two days.
So Thursday, instead of just giving out the remaining 3000 doses, the health department will give out an additional 7000 vaccinations at both the walk through and drive through clinics.
For Thursday's clinic, 10,000 doses will be given out on a first come, first served basis. The gates will close at 1 p.m., everyone inside the gates by that time will receive a vaccination.
You'll only be able to make a right turn into the clinic, when you drive south on Floyd Street from Central Avenue. Cars will exit onto Park Boulevard.
You can either walk up or drive-through but you cannot start lining up until 7:00 a.m.   No appointments are necessary.
The vaccination is free but consent forms are needed for children younger than 18.
The Metro Health Department encourages you to print and fill out these consent forms ahead of time to help the lines move faster.  They also suggest wearing short sleeve t-shirts to give nurses easy access.
TARC will offer free bus service to the clinics from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day from the following five area locations:
• Urban Government Center, 810 Barret Ave.
• East Government Center, 200 Juneau Dr.
• Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway
• Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop
• The Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway
The buses will run approximately every 30 minutes from these sites to Papa John’s Stadium.
The Metro Health Dept. plans to hold more community-wide clinics in the coming weeks as more vaccine become available.  They also plan to hold H1N1 clinics at public, parochial and private schools later this month.
Expect heavy traffic on Floyd Street  because of these clinics.  The area should be avoided entirely, if possible. Also, bear in mind that Floyd Street traffic will be limited to one way, southbound only, from Central Avenue to Crittenden Drive. Those who park in Green Lot A, south of Central Avenue, will need to use the "tunnel" under Central Avenue to exit.
Also, volunteers are desperately needed to help out at the event. This is a great community service opportunity for individuals or groups.
Volunteers will assist in areas such as distributing consent forms, directing patients and providing general support. No medical experience is necessary.
If you have any other questions, call 568-H1N1.
 

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bumblebee said on November 12, 2009 at 3:53 PM

It is unfortunate that the health department did not stick to the plan as listed on their website. Originally, the clinics were to be for those who fall in the high risk categories. Yesterday, many people were vaccinated who did not fall into these categories, and now there are many who were turned away who should have received the vaccine first.

no_drama said on November 12, 2009 at 4:50 PM

The question that is being begged to be asked is where you there to read everyone's consent form so you know if they were in the high risk groups? Also, the article I read yesterday stated that even thought the Health Department was asking that only people in the high risk group come they could not turn anyone away. That is what public health means it goes to the public. Legally they could not turn anyone away. What ought to be talked about is how wonderful all of those people did, almost 20, 000 people in 2 days. I want them coordinating Thunder this year, people would be home in an hour.