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H1N1 clinics underway in RI schools

Children require signed consent forms

Updated: Monday, 02 Nov 2009, 6:43 PM EST
Published : Monday, 02 Nov 2009, 6:42 PM EST

  • Melissa Sardelli

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Medical workers have begun distributing the H1N1 vaccine to students at Rhode Island schools on Monday, according to the Department of Health.

The first clinics were held at select schools in Providence, Barrington, Johnston, Lincoln, Little Compton, North Kingstown, Smithfield, and Block Island.

(See a full list of the scheduled school-based flu shot clinics)

Most of Monday's clinics took place after school, although students at the Block Island School got their vaccine during the day.

The Department of Health and Providence Mayor David Cicilline reminded parents Friday that their children will need a signed consent form to receive the vaccine.

Health officials say the goal is to inolculate 150,000 school age children.

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