Amador County – The Amador County Public Health Department on Wednesday announced two upcoming clinics to provide H1N1 vaccinations to all Amador County residents, regardless of age or medical condition. The long-awaited announcement comes after months of waiting for many residents who were denied access to earlier clinics because limited supplies were rationed for high-risk groups. According to a press release from Public Health, “H1N1 vaccine supply has increased this week within Amador County, providing the opportunity to vaccinate all Amador County residents.” Many local providers have also received additional shipments. “To date, Amador County providers have received 6,850 vaccine doses within our community. Amador County Public Health has administered 2,144 H1N1 vaccinations to high risk individuals. If you are in a high risk group, you are highly encouraged to attend one of these vaccine clinics or contact your local provider,” said Lori Jagoda, Public Health Nurse Supervisor. High risk groups are individuals age 6 months to 24 years old, pregnant women, individuals who live with or provide care for infants younger than 6 months, health care and emergency medical services personnel, and individuals who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications. The two upcoming clinics take place Tuesday, December 8 from 4 to 5:30 pm and Wednesday, December 16th from 11:30 am to 1 pm. For further information on H1N1 vaccination clinics call the Amador County Public Health Flu Line at 223-6697 for English, 223-6642 for Spanish, or Public Health at 223-6407. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.