Newton Independent
Beginning Monday, all Iowans will be eligible to receive an H1N1 flu vaccination, the Iowa Department of Public Health announced today.
"Local public health agencies have done a tremendous job during this vaccination campaign, and in getting those at highest risk vaccinated," said Tom Newton, director of the state's public health department. "We feel confident that it is now time to expand H1N1 vaccinations to the general public."
While H1N1 vaccinations will be available to all Iowans beginning Monday, public health officials continue to encourage those at highest risk of complications to make sure they are vaccinated.
Public health officials predict that another wave of H1N1 illness will occur during the usual time Iowa sees the highest rates of influenza activity - late January and February. Being immunized as soon as possible will give Iowans protection against this possible third wave of the illness.
So far, Iowa has recorded 36 confirmed deaths due to H1N1 and nearly 700 H1N1-related hospitalizations.
For a map of where vaccinations can be located in Jasper County, click here.
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