DHSS Press Release |
Date: November 3, 2009 DHSS-107-2009 |
| Rita Landgraf, Secretary Carl Kanefsky, Communications Director (302) 255-9047, Pager Email: carl.kanefsky@state.de.us |
H1N1 Vaccines Administered in Schools
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) began the H1N1 School Vaccination Program Monday, November 2, by administering H1N1 flu nasal spray vaccine to 628 Delaware elementary public school students with parental permission.
| School | District | Total Students | Students Vaccinated | % Vaccinated of Total Students |
| Booker T Washington Elementary | Capital | 411 | 19 | 29% |
| East Dover Elementary | Capital | 361 | 79 | 22% |
| Brennen School | Christina | 320 | 10 | 3% |
| Jennie Smith | Christina | 493 | 168 | 34% |
| Sterck School | Capital | 119 | 8 | 7% |
| Lake Forest Central Elementary | Lake Forest | 673 | 155 | 23% |
| Lake Forest East Elementary | Lake Forest | 321 | 89 | 28% |
DPH will be sending a daily media advisory informing media of vaccine counts the previous day.
Note: In future weeks, some older students will receive the injectable version of vaccine.
For additional information about both H1N1 and seasonal vaccines, please see our website at www.flu.delaware.gov
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
