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Tennessee Valley H1N1 Vaccine Clinics - WHNT

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Here is a List of the H1N1 vaccine clinics being held across the Tennesse Valley.

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Amanda

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Tuesday Nov 10
 
Does anyone know about the boosters? My 3-year-old son received his first H1N1 flu mist almost 4 weeks ago. The CDC says a booster is needed 4 weeks later, but the ped's office told me (twice) they weren't giving boosters, due to the shortage. The first person told me the initial mist gave 95% protection; the next one told me 80-85%. What the...?
Also: Does one have to live in the county where the vaccinations are being given? And if the initial dose is a mist, does the booster need to be a mist?
I've checked the CDC site (although not recently) about these questions, and will check again.
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Thursday Nov 12
 
Amanda,

I went to the Madison County Health Department a few weeks ago with my children. We did have to fill out a form with our address, but they didn't really say we had to be Madison County residents (which we are).

You might just want to call the health department. I honestly don't think it will matter.. but please call before you go, just in case I'm wrong.

I think they honestly want as many people to get the shot to prevent the spread of the virus - so that's the primary goal.
Amanda

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Thursday Nov 12
 
Thanks! I spoke with the main doc yesterday, and he says they're extrapolating, based on the regular flu vaccine, and guessing that the H1N1 intial mist gives 85-90% protection (yet another difference in percentage!), like the regular flu mist. He said the shots were different, that the regular flu shot gives about 50% protection. So I'm thinking maybe we're OK... I may still call the health department (again). I couldn't get through yesterday; it was the Max Luther location, though,and maybe there's another one. Thanks so much, again.
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Tuesday Nov 17
 
It's the same here in california...I went yesterday and they said they weren't giving out the booster because of the shortage. I asked how effective is it? The answer I got was partially. I don't think anyone knows the real answer.
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