As vaccines for the H1N1 flu are just becoming available, the Centers for Disease Control has set priorities for the first people to receive the nasal mist or shots:

• Pregnant women
• People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
• Health care and emergency medical services personnel
• Persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old
• People ages of 25 through 64 years of age who are at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems

Here is the availability of H1N1 flu vaccines around northeast Florida:

Duval County

Currently has limited quantities of H1N1 vaccine, and are only vaccinating those who meet the CDC guidelines. Duval just had its 13th death related to the virus on Oct 24, 2009.

Duval County Health Department immunization center
5220 Pearl Street, Jacksonville
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
904-253-1420

Other vaccination locations not related to DCHD are Solantic and Walgreen's.

Duval County Public Schools have no plans of offering the vaccinations in the schools.

Wolfson Children's hospital now has a new policy: Wolfson Children’s Hospital will no longer allow non-patient visitors or family members under the age of 18 years to visit patients in the hospital. This policy will remain in effect until further notice. Parents/legal guardians, grandparents or a designated parent substitute, such as a close family friend or adult sibling, may visit patients. If the parents are under 18, they will be allowed to visit their child.

St Johns County

They are actively monitoring H1N1 and are vaccinating those who meet the CDC guidelines. St Johns has two deaths from Swine Flu. They have a vaccination clinic for school-aged children only, until they run out.

1955 US 1 South, St Augustine - 904-825-5055
Schedule for the week of Nov. 16 at the clinic:

• Mon-Tue-Wed-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for school aged kids K-12 (seasonal and H1N1)


• Thur 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for school aged kids K-12 (seasonal and H1N1)


• Wed and Fri 6-8 p.m. H1N1 for priority groups only

The St Johns County Health Department will be offering seasonal and H1N1 vaccines for students only on the schedule listed below. Parents must be present to provide authorization and the vaccine will be administered "first-come first-served" as available at the schools.

• Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.


• 11/21/09 -- Landrum MS


• 12/5/09 -- Bartram Trail HS


• 12/12/09 -- Sebastian MS

St. Johns County Health Department
1955 U.S. Highway 1 South, St. Augustine

Clay County

No health department flu clinics this week, although Clay County elementary schools have already immunized students with permission slips. Clay County Health Department officials are awaiting H1N1 shots and will notify the public when they are ready to hold another clinic. School officials said when new vaccines arrive, they will begin administering the vaccines to middle and high school students.

Nassau County

Nassau County has free H1N1 clinics. Some immunizations are by appointment and some are walk-ins with the Nassau County Health Department and only for CDC-identified risk groups.

Clinics:

Callahan Clinic (904-879-2306) – 45377 Mickler Rd
Tue Nov 24 from 1-5 p.m. – no appt necessary

Fernandina Clinic (904-548-1860) – 1620 Nectarine St
Sat Nov 21 from 9 am-1 p.m. - appt necessary
Mon Nov 23 from 8-11 a.m. - no appt necessary

Yulee Clinic (904-548-1860) – 86014 Pages Dairy Rd
Fri Nov 20 from 8am-11am - no appt necessary
Mon Nov 23 from 8-11am - no appt necessary

Baker County

The Baker County Health Department has the H1N1 vaccines at its offices, 480 W Lowder St in Macclenny. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tues from 5 to 7 p.m. The clinic is for priority groups only. Baker County residents can call 904-259-6291 for an appointment.

Putnam County

Clinics are held at 2801 Kennedy St in Palatka

Saturday, Nov. 21 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For target groups: Young Adults up to 24 years of age; people ages 25 through 64 years who have certain health conditions. Emergency medical and emergency volunteer services - ONLY

Saturday, Dec. 5 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Second Dose (from November 14) of Vaccine for Daycares and Private Schools; and Young Adults (Colleges and Universities - Young Adults up to 24 years of age) ONLY

Tuesday, Dec. 8 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mass Vaccination - Open for all

Saturday, Dec. 12 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mass Vaccination - Open for all

Call 386-326-3200 ext. 3254 for information. The county recorded its first H1N1 death of a 47-year-old man on Nov. 5.

Columbia County

Clinics are scheduled for H1N1 vaccine at the Columbia County Health Department, 217 NE Franklin St., Lake City

Wed Nov. 18 from 5-730 p.m.
Thur Nov. 19 from 5-730 p.m.
Sat Nov. 21 from 830-1130 a.m.
Mon Nov. 23 from 5-730 p.m.

University of Florida

The University of Florida will be administering 1,400 more flu vaccines beginning Thursday, Nov. 19. The university administered 800 on Nov. 4. Students must register online at http://shcc.ufl.edu/h1n1/ and select a time slot to receive the vaccine. Student Health Care Center's Infirmary building

Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

On The Net: For more information from the Florida Department of Health, including information about flu clinics for counties not listed above, visit MyFluSafety.com.