This morning by 9:20 a.m., an estimated 4,000 people had already gathered at Douglas County's first public clinic for H1N1 vaccinations. 252 got the shot in the first hour alone. The second hour, the pace was picked up, and about 750 received the vaccine. Some people expressed fears about side effects of the vaccine, and its effects on infants. I think it is important to remember that H1n1 is just another strain of the flu, and we develop new vaccines each year. This is no different. Pregnant women, health care providers, children and adolescents were encouraged to get the shot.

Lizzie Davis

In-Depth Editor