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Nov 2, 2009 2:22 pm US/Eastern

Health Department Gives Update On H1N1 Vaccine

HARRISBURG (KDKA) ― The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has sent almost a million doses of the H1N1 vaccine to Pennsylvania.

According to a press release from the Department of Health, a total of 964,100 doses has been allocated to the state to date.

"While delays in vaccine production have occurred, the department continues placing orders as soon as vaccine is allocated to ensure it reaches Pennsylvania residents as quickly as possible," said Secretary of Health Everette James.

Priority groups for the vaccine include:

Pregnant women
People six months to 24-years-old
Healthcare providers
Parents household members or caregivers of children under six months
People under 65-years-old with certain underlying medical conditions.

The vaccine was distributed to 927 certified providers that agreed to administer the vaccine to the people in priority groups first.

Those who are in the priority groups should contact their healthcare provider to find out where they can receive the vaccine.

For more information visit www.H1N1inPA.com or call 1-877-PA HEALTH

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