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SACRAMENTO, CA -- Lines started forming early Wednesday morning for Sacramento County's third H1N1 vaccination clinic. It's being held at Loaves and Fishes in Downtown Sacramento from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"I need to be protected because of my high blood pressure," said Roland Arel, one of the first people in line at 5:30 a.m.
The early-risers didn't seem inconvenienced by the wait.
"I don't mind it," said Charles Sells. "I come here for lunch anyway and I'm used to waiting in line."
"As people become more comfortable with the tasks we've given them, the process will go smoother and smoother each day," said Dr. Glennah Trochet, public health officer for Sacramento County.
But Trochet also pointed out that their clinics should be used by people who have no other way of getting the vaccine. "We are the safety net," she said. "These vaccinations are for people who can't get vaccinations any other way."
Sacramento County Health Department spokesperson Kerry Shearer said the first several clinics will be for the high-risk priority groups. The county will open up vaccinations to everyone sometime in late November or December.
Among the priority groups for the vaccine are:
- Pregnant women
- Healthcare workers
- Persons caring for children under six months of age
- Kids and adults ages six months to 24 years
- Adults ages 24-64 with underlying medical conditions
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Clinics set for this week through January 2010:
Wednesday, November 18
Loaves & Fishes
1321 North C Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 19
Casa Roble High School
9151 Oak Avenue
Orangevale, CA 95662
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 20
Samuel Pannell Community Center
2450 Meadowview Road
Sacramento, CA 95832
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday November 21
Town & Country Lutheran Church
4049 Marconi Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Monday November 23
First Covenant Church
10933 Progress Court
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 24
La Sierra Community Center
5325 Engle Road
Carmichael, CA 95608
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, November 30
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
6151 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1
North Highlands Community Center
6040 Watt Avenue
North Highlands, CA 95660
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2
Isleton Elementary School
412 Union Street
Isleton, CA 95641
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 3
South Natomas Community Center
2921 Truxel Road
Sacramento, CA 95833
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 4
Antelope High School
4635 Elverta Road
Antelope, CA 95843
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5
American River College
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, December 7
Sheldon High School
8333 Kingsbridge Drive
Sacramento, CA 95829
3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 8
Anthony Pescetti Community Room
Galt Police Department
455 Industrial Drive
Galt, CA 95632
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 9
Burbank High School
3500 Florin Road
Sacramento, CA 95823
3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 10
Citrus Heights City Hall
6237 Fountain Square Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 11
Florin High School
7956 Cottonwood Lane
Sacramento, CA 95828
3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 12
Franklin High School
6400 Whitelock Parkway
Elk Grove, CA 95757
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Monday, December 14
Mesa Verde High School
7501 Carriage Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15
Folsom High School
1655 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 95630
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 16
St. Rose Parish
5961 Franklin Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95824
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For more listings, check the county's website: www.SCPH.com
By Anne Makovec, amakovec@ews10.net
KXTV/News10
