OTTAWA-The Franklin County Health Department has received several dozen doses of H1N1 or Swine Flu Vaccine…but it’s not for everybody. Health Department Director Midge Ransom says there are Nasal Mist Vaccines for people 2-24 who are healthy without respiratory issues. The Nasal Mist is also for caregivers under age 49 caring for a child under 6 months. There are also several dozen doses of injection vaccine for pregnant women, caregivers of children under 6 months, children 5 to 18 years of age with medical conditions, and children 6 months to 4 years old. Vaccines are given on a walk-in basis until 4:30 pm each day. There is no charge. The information line is 229-3535. If no answer, dial 229-3530. Ransom says vaccine updates will be posted frequently on the Franklin County Website.
