Fairfax County Government

Hi, Thanks for all the updates! Whoever came up with the FB idea should get a raise...or at least put on the list for a raise once the economy improves! I am following today to try to make a guess about how early I must arrive tomorrow to get a slot. When the website says: 191 of 400 shots given does that mean 191 NUMBERS have been given out or ... See Morethat they have actually administered that many SHOTS. That is, if I showed up at 1:30 when the update was posted would I be handed a card that read 192? Thanks so much for clearing this up.

Stephanie: When you arrive at the clinic you will be given a card with a number on it. The number on the web site corresponds to how many cards have been given out.

Appreciate all the kudos - but realize that you too can be a part of taking care of the community in Fairfax County. Go to https://www.fairfaxmrc.org/ to volunteer!!!

Once again, great job FFX County. Had the kids in for 2nd shots today and again the clinic experience was fast and easy.

Karen: Yes they can receive the vaccine today. Your children fall within the target group of people 6 mos. up to 24 years of age. The clinic will close at 5 p.m. today.

I had my forms filled out and was able to get in and out very efficiently. Thanks for not making me wait. Very organized and efficient, really appreciate all the Country staff and volunteers.

in and out 30 min!

Just wanted to say how easy this process was! I don't think we were there 30 minutes total, including our observation time.

agreed. we're in observation and it was fast! great job!!

Really well done - thanks for another well-run and well-publicized event.

Very Nice, Job well done

Agreed. Very well organized. Well done.

Thanks for the updates! They are great! The process was well run and I never stopped moving. Whole process from arriving to departing took about 45 mins. Really impressive.

For adults with medical conditions, is there any verification documentation or anything required to be brought in? I have a heart condition, and want to make sure I have everything I need before I make the trip out there.

Lisa: No documentation is required. Feel free to fill out the consent form at home or we have them here, too.

Thanks Fairfax County!

The person doing these updates is doing a spectacular job - thank you!! I got vaccinations for all three of my daughters easily because I was well informed through facebook. The clinic itself was also extremely well run. GOOD JOB ALL!

Julie: You can use a stroller while in line, but it must be parked at the entrance before going inside the building. We will provide updates soon about line length/wait. Thanks.

Currently, there is no line for today's H1N1 vaccine clinic for all CDC priority groups.

Thanks, Cecelia, for the info!

Thank you for sharing this. Another way people can help locally is through the Help the Homeless Walk on the National Mall this Saturday. Info can be found at: http://www.helpthehomelessdc.org and people can select Reston Interfaith as their beneficiary. Just another way to give back and help those in need.

Lynn, yes, as long as its been at least 28 days since the first dose, you can show up with your children on Saturday or at another convenient time/place; here's more info on the second dose: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/flu/h1n1-vaccine-distribution.htm#twodoses

Christine: The CDC's recommendation that care-givers of children under 6 months of age (and people in the other target groups) is separate from the recommendations for the type of vaccine individuals should receive. The nasal spray vaccine is approved for people who are healthy, 2-49 years of age, and not pregnant. The CDC says it is safe for ... See Morepeople to receive nasal spray vaccine, even if they come into contact with those who cannot receive the nasal spray. So, parents of infants under 6 months of age can safely receive the nasal spray vaccine. The live virus in this vaccine is attenuated. Because the viruses are weakened, infection is unlikely to result in influenza illness symptoms since the vaccine viruses have not been shown change into typical or naturally occurring influenza viruses.