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Finding the H1N1 vaccine at some doctors offices in Douglas County has been tough, but the availability is getting better, health officials said Tuesday.
The county received additional vaccine in the past week and is expecting 23,500 more doses, said Dr. Adi Pour, health department director.
People have faced long lines at public flu clinics in the county this fall, waiting three hours and longer. Some parents have taken their children to the public clinics because their family doctors or pediatricians didn't get any vaccine or had run out.
Boys Town pediatric clinics received an additional 1,500 doses in the past 10 days. Children's Physicians also has received more doses in the past week and is expecting more, a spokeswoman said.
So far the vaccine has been made available only to people in priority groups, which include children and young adults.
Nebraska and Iowa health officials have not decided yet when the vaccine will be available to people who are not in a priority group.
Upcoming public clinics in the Omaha metropolitan area:
Thursday — The clinics planned for Thursday at Ralston High School and Papillion-La Vista South High School have been postoned until a yet-to-be-determined date.
Saturday — North High School, 4410 N. 36th St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday — Douglas County West High School, 401 S. Pine St., Valley, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 17 — Millard South High School, 14905 Q St., 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 19 — Skutt Catholic High School, 3131 S. 156th St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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