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KENOSHA NEWS STAFF

Tuesday’s H1N1 flu vaccinations clinic at Tremper High School will be the last one for now.

After administering more than 1,400 H1N1 flu vaccinations Saturday, the Kenosha County Health Department said Sunday that a shortage of vaccine means all other previously announced clinics have been suspended indefinitely.

“The clinic schedule will resume as H1N1 vaccine is available in sufficient supply to accommodate the public demand for H1N1 vaccine,” said Frank Matteo, Kenosha County health officer.

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The Tremper clinic, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., will go on as scheduled on Tuesday at the school, 8560 26th Ave. However, only flu mist will be available.

The flu mist will be given to healthy people, ages 2 to 49, in the following targeted groups:

— Those age 25-49 who live with or provide care for infants ages 6 months or younger.

— Health-care and emergency medical services personnel.

— Those age 2-24.

The flu mist cannot be given to:

— Children younger than 2 and adults 50 or older.

— Pregnant women.

— Anyone with a weakened immune system.

— Anyone with long-term health problems, such as heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease and anemia or blood disorders.

The vaccine will be provided free of charge and on a voluntary first-come, first-served basis.

People are encouraged to follow steps to help prevent the spread of flu (both seasonal and H1N1) in the workplace, schools and throughout the community. These include:

— Wash hands frequently.

— Stay home if you are sick.

— Cover your cough and sneeze.

People with flu-like symptoms should stay home from school, work and social gatherings until 24 hours after resolution of their fever.

According to the health department, people are more contagious when they have a fever, so staying home during this time is especially important to not spread the flu to co-workers, friends or fellow students.

For up-to-date information on the situation, visit:

— www.co.kenosha.wi.us/dhs/Divisions/Health.

— http://pandemic.wisconsin.gov.

— www.flu.gov.

Or call the Health Department directly at 605-6700 or 800-472-8008.