Hundreds of parents and children lined up outside the Floyd County Health Department Thursday afternoon to get protected against the H1N1, or swine flu, creating a long line tracing the sidewalk alongside the building.
The heath department opened up its doors for those 6 months to 5 years old to get the free vaccine against the H1N1 as part of the department’s second public clinic. The clinic was set to start at 4 p.m., but people started lining up at 11:30 a.m. The clinic opened up at 3:15 p.m. to get a head start before closing at 9 p.m.
Katrina Tanner, of Georgetown, was one of those waiting in line. With dozens of people ahead of her, the wait looked long for her and her 2 1/2-year-old daughter Haylyn.
“She keeps saying she needs to go to the bathroom, but I just tell her you have to hold it, I’m sorry!” Tanner said. “Her doctor isn’t getting any of the vaccines, so I can’t go there and get it, so I figured this was my only chance.”
Tanner said she decided earlier that morning to allow her daughter to get the vaccination.
“I’m scared. She was sick last year and I don’t want her to get sick this year,” she said.
Taylor Phelps, of New Albany, did her homework before bringing her 4-year-old daughter, Aiden, for the vaccination.
“I researched a little bit first and I called the hotline and that kind of stuff,” Phelps said.
Phelps said she’s been holding off on signing her daughter up for gymnastics, due to the possibility of getting sick. As a reward for getting the shot, Aiden is getting signed up.
Aiden said she didn’t mind going to the health department.
“[I’m here] to take a shot so I don’t get the germs,” she said.
For Desireé Coy, of Georgetown, the decision was easy to take her two little ones.
“I don’t want them getting sick and I love my babies and their doctor recommended it and I trust her fully,” she said.
Charlotte Bass, administrator for the health department, managed the crowd, letting in only the amount of people who could safely fit in the office during the clinic.
“I think [the turnout is] good. Floyd County has concerned parents who are trying to do the right thing and get their children vaccinated,” Bass said.
Bass said 60 people were lined up by 1 p.m., hours before the clinic opened. However, she said the line moved quickly, due to having nine nurses giving the injectable vaccinations.
The health department is having a third public clinic on Sunday for those 6 months to 18 years old. That clinic is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Floyd County 4-H Fairgrounds on Green Valley Road, in New Albany. There is no cost for the vaccine.
Clark County
Related Photos
-
Staff photo by Kevin McGloshen
Discussion
Hundreds take advantage of H1N1 clinic
Another one will be held Sunday
-
-
Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard the respective oral arguments on the town of Sellersburg’s effort to annex the Covered Bridge Subdivision and the Willows on Wednesday. Covered Bridge appealed the trial court’s ruling that the town’s annexation preceded the subdivision’s effort to incorporate into an independent town and that, in exchange for sewer service, the residents would agree to not remonstrate against the annexation attempt.
Continued ... -
Redistricting on tap again for Jeffersonville
Though they just did so last year, it’s already time for the Jeffersonville City Council to start thinking about redistricting again.
Continued ... -
JEFF Fest set for June 9
The Jeffersonville Entire Family Fun Festival, better known as JEFF Fest, will
Continued ...
be held from 11 a.m.. to 4 p.m. June 9 in Jeffersonville’s Preservation Park, 150 W. Market St. -
Charlestown encourages Realtors and developers to help it grow
he city hosted a showcase for about 200 developers and Realtors at Charlestown High School on Tuesday. The purpose of the showcase was to pitch the city as a place that is expected to prosper, especially in light of the continued development at River Ridge Commerce Center.
Continued ... -
Jeffersonville mayor vetoes two council acts
“It’s a meaningless resolution. It carries no weight. I think it’s political posturing and I’d as soon not be a part of it,” Moore said. “I will not be brought into a political discussion that’s already been decided.”
Continued ... -
Bridges project specifics emerging
Valentine outlined that incentives will be part of Kentucky’s contract with the winning bidder.
Continued ...
He explained that once construction begins, the expected cost of construction per day will total about $80,000 and the contractor can earn incentives for finishing early and penalties for finishing late. A completion date is set for June 30, 2018. - News and Tribune briefs for May 23, 2012
- May 22, 2012
-
Gregg picks Simpson for Dems ticket
Gregg got his biggest applause from the crowd Tuesday when he played up their joint support for women’s access to health care, which has become a national talking point for Democrats.
Continued ... -
TARC OKs rate increases
Contrary to its monetary situation, the amount of people riding the public transit system has increased about 10 percent, Barker said.
Continued ...
But the transportation service had not raised its fares, aside from express routes, in four years. -
Miss Clark County 2012 entrants sought
The contest is based on interview, evening gown and professional wear competition. Any Clark County young woman between the ages of 16 to 21 is eligible to participate.
Continued ...
-
Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
