Gov. M. Jodi Rell today announced that an initial shipment of more than 20,000 doses of the intranasal H1N1 vaccine has begun to arrive in the state and another 20,000 doses, which will include the injectable variety, are due in Connecticut next week.
“These first doses will help us begin protecting those most at risk – our children,” Rell said. “Pediatricians are among the first to receive these doses and we are very encouraged that much more of the vaccine is on the way to protect every member of the family.”
The state expects to receive more than 500,000 doses of both the injectable and intranasal H1N1 vaccines by mid-October and then several thousand more in weekly shipments thereafter.
Rell says she is scheduled to receive an update on vaccine availability and distribution from federal officials later today.Â
The state Department of Public Health has set up a hotline for the public and providers to get information on the vaccine – 800-830-9426.
