New info. on H1N1 vaccine distribution

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - 24-Hour News 8 has learned new information on the distribution of the H1N1 flu vaccine in Central Indiana.

Counties are working hard to distribute the H1N1 vaccines as soon as they come in.

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• Marion County has received close to 30,000 doses.
  • County officials are planning to send the vaccines to local health providers.
  • More information will be made available in the coming days.
    
     
• Hamilton County has received 5000 doses.
  • But only 100 of those are the injectible doses that are safe for pregnant women, infants and those with pre-existing conditions.
  • The county delivered the vaccines to 40 local providers.
  • Residents should check with their health care provider to see if he or she has doses available.
     

• Shelby County has received 1400 doses; 700 are injectible doses and 700 are flu mist doses.
  • The county delivered the vaccines to 4 local providers including Major Family Medicine, Shelbyville Pediatrics, Southeast Indiana OB/GYN, and Shelby Community Clinic.
     

• Johnson County has received 1,000 doses.
  • The vaccines have already been delivered to local pediatricians and OB/GYN’s.
     

• Hancock County just received 1500 doses but only 600 are the injectible vaccine.
  • The county has delivered the vaccines to 3 providers including Walgreens and Medicap Pharmacy in Greenfield, as well as, Arbor Lane Family Practice in New Palestine.
    
     
• Morgan County has received 3,000 doses; 1500 are injectible and 1500 are flu mist.
  • County officials are working on a distribution plan that will include 20 sites. OB/GYN clinics in Martinsville and Mooresville will receive some doses Friday morning.
    
     
• Hendricks County has received 1700 doses; 1300 injectible and 400 flu mist.
  • County officials are planning to send the vaccines to local health providers.
    
     
• Boone County has received doses of the injectible and flu mist H1N1 vaccine.
  • Doses are being distributed to pediatricians, obstetricians and family practice doctors.
     

As more information becomes available WISHTV.com will update this story.