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    I’m worried the virus is getting ahead of the public health system’s ability to control it.” In a statement, Sen. Robert C. Byrd D-W.Va. , said it is essential that the public does not panic. "While I believe it is imperative that we do all we can to protect our most vulnerable against the H1N1 virus, we must ensure that the vaccine that is being sent to clinics, hospitals and doctors’ offices across the country, and which is going to be put into the mouths and arms of millions of Americans, has been produced safely" Byrd told The Register-Herald Wednesday. Full Article at Beckley Register-Herald
    While I believe it is imperative that we do all we can to protect our most vulnerable against the H1N1 virus, we must ensure that the vaccine that is being sent to clinics, hospitals and doctors’ offices across the country, and which is going to be put into the mouths and arms of millions of Americans, has been produced safely
    – Robert C. Byrd SOURCE: Beckley Register-Herald 1 month ago
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H1N1 vaccine supply lower than expected
  1. It’s moved with alarming speed and took an exceptionally high toll at a time of year when we don’t encounter a high number of flu cases. I’m worried the virus is getting ahead of the public health system’s ability to control it.
    SOURCE: Beckley Register-Herald 1 month ago
  2. Do not wait for it to be offered in the schools
    SOURCE: Beckley Register-Herald 1 month ago
  3. We have about 2,500 doses
    SOURCE: Beckley Register-Herald 1 month ago
  4. These are very sobering statistics. Unfortunately, they are likely to increase
    SOURCE: Beckley Register-Herald 1 month ago
  5. I am just as concerned about the shortage of the seasonal flu vaccine, which could also have significant health repercussions throughout the country if we continue to fall short in the delivery of the vaccine to health care providers. But this must be done in a safe and effective manner to ensure the he...
    SOURCE: Beckley Register-Herald 1 month ago
  6. We want to highly encourage parents of school-age children to bring their children into the health department for the clinic. By having a parent present, we can get a good medical history and they can also comfort their child.
    SOURCE: Beckley Register-Herald 1 month ago
  7. As a doctor and a public health expert, and someone who’s been hearing a lot about the very severe illnesses, I take this virus very seriously. Based on everything that I know, the vaccine is the best protection against this virus
    SOURCE: Beckley Register-Herald 1 month ago
  8. We’re working our way through the priority groups. The vaccine will be coming on a weekly basis.
    SOURCE: Beckley Register-Herald 1 month ago
  9. It’s very difficult to predict exactly how many doses we’ll have in the weeks ahead. ... Some of the manufacturers have let us know that the production of the vaccine is likely to be a bit delayed, in terms of the number of doses they were expecting to have out in future weeks
    SOURCE: Beckley Register-Herald 1 month ago

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