H1N1 clinics begin Wednesday at Lawrence schools

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Don’t forget today’s the first day of the H1N1 vaccination clinics at Lawrence public schools. The clinics will be for the following Douglas County residents who are at risk of developing complications if they get swine flu:

• People between the ages of 6 months and 18 years.

• Daily care providers and household members of children younger than 6 months of age.

• Pregnant women.

• Health care and emergency services personnel who have direct patient contact.

The vaccines are free of charge. Both the nasal mist and injectable vaccines will be available at the clinics.

A complete list of the clinics is available on our Web site or at the school district’s Web site.