CONCORD, N.H.—New Hampshire public health officials are starting flu clinics at selected schools and hope to vaccinate half of the state's school age children.
About 100 schools will hold clinics in the coming months in Belknap, Coos and Grafton counties as well as in the greater Manchester area.
The government recommends that everyone over 6 months old get vaccinated. This year's vaccine protects against three strains of the flu including last year's H1N1 virus. The state is providing the vaccine through its immunization program. The cost of administering the shot will be paid by the child's insurance or the state immunization program.
The pilot project covers registered students in participating districts and not younger siblings, parents or staff.
