DALLAS - Dallas County opened its first public swine flu vaccination clinic on Friday, but shots were being administered only to those who had made an appointment.
Because of the limited supply of the H1N1 vaccine, only high-risk, uninsured children were granted appointments.
Hundreds of parents arrived early, standing in a light rain outside the Dallas County Health and Human Services clinic on Stemmons Freeway , to get the shot for their kids.
Inside, the flu vaccination room stayed busy all morning.
Jonathan Batista and his little sister Daisy were among the first to roll up their sleeves. The shots gave their mother some peace of mind.
"I don't want to lose my kids, I love them so much," said Mary German. "I don't want them to get sick and have complications from it."
Only county residents between six months and 18 years old with high-risk health issues and no private insurance were getting shots at the county's clinic on Friday.
Agency director Zachary Thompson said the county expected to administer 600 doses by the end of the day. "This really, clearly, shows the demand that is out there," he said. "People want to get the vaccine for their children, and that's the priority group for today."
Parents in Dallas County can still make appointments for the next clinics on Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3. ou can still Call 214-819-6001 for more information.
