Walk-In Clinics Coming to NWA Despite H1N1 Vaccine Shortage

Get ready - Washington and Benton County Health Departments are gearing up for several walk-in and drive-through vaccination clinics for the public this week, but officials say they won't have enough H1N1 flu shots for everyone.

[Geri Ramsfield]

Question: What is the opening time for the Flu Shots Clinic at Drake Field on Thursday?

[Bonnie Darrohn]

I think the H1N1 vaccine should be "first come first serve" regardless of age! I find it offensive that one person's health is more important than the next, it's ridiculous.

[America 1st]

Bonnie Darrohn wrote:

I think the H1N1 vaccine should be "first come first serve" regardless of age! I find it offensive that one person's health is more important than the next, it's ridiculous.

Just imagine how much worse health care rationing will be if Obamacare passes. It's time to call Lincoln and Pryor and tell them to vote NO.

[Rick Johnson]

The two mass clinics in Washington County, that are being held on Thursday, will be offering H1N1 vaccine to those meeting the high risk reqirements as stated in the article. We will do so as long as our limited supply of H1N1 vaccine last.

[ophuff]

You're talking about only American's getting the H1N1 vaccine? not the Illegal's we've wasted enough on them already!!!!

[Concerned]

As someone who has been without medical insurance and income for over a year, I'm thankful to be offered ANY vaccination or other health care and hope the government has the sense to include a public option. Thanks to all those who are working in health care to help serve all of us with these clinics.

[mom]

When is the next time the H1N1 vaccine will be available in Washington or Benton County?

[Bonnie Darrohn]

Concerned wrote:

As someone who has been without medical insurance and income for over a year, I'm thankful to be offered ANY vaccination or other health care and hope the government has the sense to include a public option. Thanks to all those who are working in health care to help serve all of us with these clinics.

I'm like you! No health insurance, would be happy to see any Doctor. Although I work full time for the Logan County Health Unit, they hire thier CNA's as "contract" employees so they aren't required to give us any benefits. I can't afford insurance at the current rates.