Andover teens next in line for H1N1 vaccine

Andover Health Department Director Tom Carbone said 97 doses of the H1N1 flu shot were administered at the flu clinic in Andover on Monday, Nov. 23. Medical professionals, new moms and spouses, babies younger than 6 months and pregnant women received the shot.

Next up are students in Andover public schools. Carbone said more vaccine is available and he is meeting with school officials to determine which students will be first to get the vaccine. Most likely, students in middle schools and Andover High School will be the first to get the H1N1 flu shot, Carbone said, noting that shots will be most likely given out one grade at a time.

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Assistant Health Director of Andover Joanne Martel directs hopeful recipients of the H1N1 vaccine at The Andover Senior Center, Monday afternoon, Nov. 23, 2009. Martel said that there were about 400 doses of the vaccine on hand. Staff photo

Andover Public Health Director Tom Carbone hangs a sign directing people into the H1N1 vaccination clinic at The Andover Senior Center as a line forms outside of the building, Monday afternoon, Nov. 23, 2009. Staff photo

Nursing school student, Kara Busta recieves the mist version of the H1N1 vaccine from Nurse Marge Penkus during the vaccination clinic at the Andover Senior Center. Staff photo