Flu on rise at Waukesha schools, vaccinations available next week.

Much has been made of  the Hartland school closing due the virus H1N1, but pupils of Waukesha schools, especially middle schools, have been fighting the flu.

Waukesha Schools Superintendent Todd reports that last week Butler hit a peak last week of having 20% of its kids out and Horning had 18% out earlier this week.

County spokeswoman Julianne Klimetz announced today plans to hold free public vaccination clinics Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week.

Vaccinations will be first come first serve for those between 2 years and 49 years old. Health care workers, emergency responders and caregivers of infants under six month old also are eligible for the vaccine. The vaccine is administered intranasally.

Vaccines will be given all three days at the Waukesha County Expo Forum Building from 1 to 7 p.m., or until supplies run out.

People with a severe allergy to eggs, who are pregnant or have a weakened immune system should not take the vaccine.

Anyone with diabetes, asthma or other chronic medical conditions also should not take the vaccine.

For more information, call 866-211-3380 or 262-547-3388.