Some local parents are planning a careful strategy to avoid the spread of the H1N1 virus while trick or treating this Halloween.
Hundreds of parents stood in line Tuesday in Mason for the nasal mist vaccine for their children. The vaccine was available for children over the age of two years in good health. Local 12's Paula Toti was there and spoke to parents, who were making a few changes in their Halloween routine in order to keep their children healthy.
One woman says she had planned to trick or treat at her family's home but will now stay away because some family members have fallen ill with flu-like symptoms. Another mom said she planned to carry sanitizer wipes in her child's candy basket. A third mother hopes to persuade her children to wait to taste test their treats until they get home and can wash their hands.
Meanwhile, the Warren County Health District is offering the H1N1 vaccine during a special clinic on Thursday for children with chronic health problems. It will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 416 East State Street in Lebanon. You must provide proof of your child's illness like a doctors note or a medication with your child's name on it.
And Faith and Hope Christian Academy in the Adams County Town of Peebles has decided to re-open today. The school originally shutdown for the entire week because too many teachers had fallen ill. Tuesday night Pastor Dan Styles told Local 12 enough of the staff is now back on their feet. The doors will open this morning.
