KENNEWICK -- Benton-Franklin Health District officials said Monday that swine flu vaccine has been distributed to 15 area pharmacies.
But pharmacies are being asked to vaccinate only those in high-risk groups: pregnant women, children 6 months to 18 years, adults ages 19 to 24, caregivers for infants, health care workers, and adults 25 to 64 with underlying medical conditions.
A partial list of pharmacies providing the vaccine is available at www.bfhd.wa.gov and includes:
-- Fred Meyer, 10th Avenue, Kennewick: By appointment only for ages 13 and older. Call 735-8733.
-- Fred Meyer, Wellsian Way, Richland: Ages 13 and older. Call 943-8358for information.
-- Safeway, George Washington Way, Richland: Clinic 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday for ages 8 and older.
-- Safeway, Kennewick Avenue, Kennewick: By appointment for ages 8 and older. Call 783-2622.
-- Target, Columbia Center Boulevard, Kennewick: Clinics 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday for ages 10 and older.
-- Target, Queensgate Drive, Richland: Ages 9 and older. Call 627-7501 for dates and times.
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