Swine flu vaccine is about to become more broadly available in Louisiana. Starting Monday, the H1N1 vaccine will be available to the general public, not just at-risk target groups, says the state health department. Since October, the vaccine has been available to those deemed at highest risk for complications from swine flu: children ages six months and older, pregnant women, young adults ages 18 to 24, older adults with chronic illnesses and front-line health care workers. A health department spokesman, Rene Milligan, says some health care providers who have served all their patients within the target groups have already been allowed to vaccinate others. On Monday, all providers will be able to vaccinate members of the general public. The Department of Health and Hospitals said more than 272,000 doses of 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine have been administered to people across the state.
Swine flu vaccine to become more broadly available in La.
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