New York Gov. David Paterson has declared a state of emergency because of the rise in swine flu cases.
The executive order means that far more health care professionals — including dentists — will be permitted to administer vaccines with only brief training. The order is needed to suspend provisions of state law.
State officials say the number of vaccine doses is also being increased. The federal government is ramping up availability of the vaccine, allowing the state to order twice as many doses as a week ago, a trend that’s expected to continue.
New York City elementary schools began administering H1N1 vaccinations on Wednesday. There were 53 in Brooklyn that begin vaccinations, another 25 in the Bronx, 22 in Queens, 20 in Manhattan and eight on Staten Island.
And it’s just the beginning of a plan to get upwards of 60 percent of the student body immunized. The 128 schools involved in phase one will be joined by 77 more next Wednesday, with 559 the following week.
(Source: WCBSTV)
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O.K. DO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS REALLY MEANS?
IT MEANS THAT ALL COMMON SENSE PRECAUTIONS WILL BE THROWN OVERBOARD, AS THE GOVERNMENT GOES ALL-OUT TO RAM A TOTALLY UNNECESSARY VACCINE DOWN THE THROATS OF YTOUR CHILDREN.
THE GOVERNMENT HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN MAKING A REAL CASE FOR THESE VACCINES, SO OBAMA, AND NOW, PATERSON HAVE RESORTED TO “NATIONAL EMERGENCIES.”
Local pediatricians against H1N1 vaccine
By Nicole Papageorge
COLLIER COUNTY – Pediatricians across Collier are refusing to sign a letter promoting the swine flu vaccine because they say it’s unsafe. This comes as Swine Flu vaccines are being offered for the first time at four Collier County schools.
On Tuesday, The Health Department vaccinated more than 1100 children at Lake Park Elementary and three other schools across Collier County. Parents we spoke with say they’re taking advantage of this opportunity.
But, some local pediatricians are fighting back, saying the verdict is still out about the vaccine.
“The vaccine has not been proved to be safe and we don’t know anything about it,” says Dr. Dina Badra.
Dr. Badra is one of many Collier County pediatricians who refused to sign a letter to parents promoting the H1N1 vaccination.
“I believe that the swine flu is like a normal flu and I think there’s a big hype on it and that’s why I’m gonna watch and wait for more research and studies that show it’s safe enough for our kids,” says Dr. Badra.
Doctor Joseph Guata is the President of the Collier County Medical Society. He believes the vaccine is safe, but doesn’t agree with mass immunizations like the ones going on at local schools.
“This has been a more of a media marketing blitz than I think it’s a real medical catastrophe,” says Dr. Gauta.
Dr. Gauta says his recommendation is for parents to talk to their child’s doctor.
“People should ask the people they trust,” says Dr. Gauta.
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