H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccination Status – Board Of Health Meeting, October 13th 2009

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE ON OCTOBER 17TH ARE **NOT** THE SWINE FLU VACCINATION.

John Horensky of Somerset County Health Department and Brian Martin, Coodinator, Office of Emergency Management were at the Board Of Health meeting and provided a status report for the availability of the swine flu vaccination.

The H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine should make it’s way to North Plainfield between the end of October and beginning of November. In addition to getting the vaccine from your private health care provider, vaccinations will be available at local temporary clinics. North Plainfield’s middle school was discussed as a location. A number of logistics are still being worked out. Most likely there will be a reservation system to allow the process to run smoothly and keep crowds and waiting time at a minimum. In addition, there will be tier groups so those at higher risk levels can have priority.   Supply should cover anyone who wants the vaccination.

This just summarizes what was said at the meeting. For the full report, you can listen to the audio. For more information about the virus and vaccination, you can contact Mr. Horensky at the Somerset County Health Department 908-231-7155 or access their website (http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/health/index.htm). For more information about where and when the vaccinations will be available in North Plainfield you can also speak with Councilman Bob Hitchcock, who is North Plainfield’s liason to Mr. Martin at OEM.  You can probably reach Mr. Hitchcock by way of the borough clerk’s office at 908-769-2910.