LEX18.com - Lexington, KY

Posted: Nov 20, 2009 2:13 PM
Updated: Nov 20, 2009 5:35 PM

Fayette County’s fourth H1N1-related death has been confirmed in a woman in her 40s who had underlying health conditions, bringing Kentucky’s total number of H1N1-related deaths to 31.

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department recommends that those people in target groups who haven’t gotten the H1N1 vaccine to do so and to continue practicing good hygiene habits to help fight influenza. Getting the vaccine is the best way for individuals to protect themselves and their families.

Those Fayette County residents interested in getting the H1N1 vaccine will have the opportunity to do so 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (or until the vaccine runs out) this Saturday, Nov. 21, at Bryan Station High School, 201 Eastin Road, and Lexington Christian Academy, 450 W. Reynolds Road. The shots are free.

The clinics will target high-risk priority groups identified by the CDC:
•    pregnant women
•    people between the ages of 6 months through 24 years
•    people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
•    people ages 25-64 with chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems
•    health care and emergency services personnel.

Anyone with a fever Saturday or with egg allergies cannot get the shot.

The health department will post the latest updated information on the clinics on its Flu Hotline, 288-7529, and online at www.LexFluCrew.com. For additional information, find the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/LFCHD.