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May 28, 2012
Alabama
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Ala. School Flu Clinics To Begin Week Of Nov. 30
(2009-11-09)
(APR - Alabama Public Radio ) - Alabama health officials say they will begin school-based clinics for swine flu vaccinates the week of Nov. 30.

State Health Officer Don Williamson said Monday that they are also encouraging a more expanded target group to get vaccinated as more vaccine arrives in Alabama.

The target group has been expanded to include all individuals 6 months through 24 years old and adults 25-64 years old with underlying medical conditions. Children 6 months through 4 years old, children 5-18 with underlying health problems, pregnant women, caregivers of babies under 6 months and health care workers also continue to qualify as priority patients.

The Alabama Department of Public Health expects to receive 180,000 doses of vaccine this week.

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