DHSS Press Release |
Date: November 9, 2009 DHSS-116-2009 |
| Rita Landgraf, Secretary Carl Kanefsky, Communications Director (302) 255-9047, Pager Email: carl.kanefsky@state.de.us |
H1N1 VACCINES ADMINISTERED IN SCHOOLS – NOV. 6, 2009
Delaware's Division of Public Health and the Delaware Department of Education completed the fifth day of the H1N1 school vaccination program Nov. 6, by administering H1N1 flu nasal spray vaccine to 692 Delaware elementary public and charter school students with parental permission. This brings the total number of students vaccinated through the statewide H1N1 school vaccination program to 5287.
| School | District | Total Eligible Students | Students Vaccinated | % Vaccinated of Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard T. Ennis School * | Indian River | 125 | 45 | 36% |
| N. Georgetown Elementary | Indian River | 658 | 291 | 44 % |
| Linden Hill Elementary | Red Clay | 760 | 356 | 47 % |
* One child from the Richard Allen School in the Indian River District provided a valid consent form and was vaccinated and counted at the Howard T. Ennis School.
Statistics for four schools that conducted vaccinations last week have been updated, based on corrected totals for the student body. This demonstrates a higher percentage of student participation than previously reported.
| School | District | Total Eligible Students | Students Vaccinated | % Vaccinated of Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT Charter School | Appoquinimink | 528 | 236 | 45% |
| Prestige Academy | Brandywine | 72 | 13 | 18 % |
| Brennen School | Christina | 56 | 10 | 18 % |
| Sterck School | Christina | 36 | 8 | 22% |
DPH will send a media advisory of school vaccine counts each day for the remainder of this week only. Please note that Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, is a state holiday.
This week, some older students will receive the injectable version of vaccine.
For additional information about both H1N1 and seasonal vaccines, please see our website at www.flu.delaware.gov
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
