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No more H1N1 vaccine
Posted by: | CommentsThis in from Julianne Klimetz, a Waukesha County public information officer:
Waukesha County Public Health Division has administered all H1N1 vaccine available over the course of two clinics held on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Clinics will be cancelled indefinitely until additional shipments of vaccine are received.
The clinics scheduled for Thursday are canceled.
The Division of Public Health expects additional shipments of the intranasal vaccine as well as the injectable vaccine to be available in the coming weeks and will announce clinics to administer the vaccine once the shipment has arrived.
According to new information from the state of Wisconsin, those targeted to receive the H1N1 vaccine include:
- Health care and emergency medical personnel who have direct contact with patients or infectious material
- Pregnant women
- Children age 6 months to 4 years
- Persons who live with or provide care for infants age 6 months or younger, such as parents, siblings, daycare providers
- Children and adolescents age 5 to 18 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications
For more information, and to learn more about the H1N1 virus and upcoming clinics please visit www.waukeshacounty.gov/pandemicflu or dial 2-1-1. This service will provide information on prevention and community resources. Your call to 2-1-1 is free and confidential, and is available throughout Wisconsin. 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours 7 days per week. If your cellular provider does not allow calls to 2-1-1, please call (877) 947-2211 or (262) 547-3388.
The line for Wauakesha flu shots got a little disorderly
Posted by: | CommentsPolice report that around 12:30 Tuesday a gray sedan skipped in front of a long line of cars with passengers who were waiting for N1H1 (Swine Flu) vaccinations at the Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road.
The incident set off a shouting match and police were called. The county mediated the situation.
The cars apparently lined up outside of the Expo parking lot on Northview Road prior to the shots being distributed at 1 p.m.
Reminder – Waukesha County flu clinics today
Posted by: | CommentsThis in from the county.
Waukesha County Public Health Division will begin free, public vaccination clinics Oct. 27.
The clinics are intended to provide vaccine to targeted groups in Waukesha County which include children ages 2 through 24, health-care providers and EMS under age 50, and parents and caregivers of children under 6 months old.
At this time, only the intranasal vaccine is available and can only be administered to healthy individuals ages 2 through 49.
The vaccination will be given on a first come, first serve basis until the vaccine supply runs out at the Waukesha County Expo Center Forum Building.
- Tuesday from 1 to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m.
- Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m.
The intranasal vaccine is very safe and effective, however, it should not be administered to those under age 2 or over age 49, anyone with a severe allergy to eggs, pregnant women, anyone with a weakened immune system or anyone with diabetes, asthma, or any other chronic medical condition.
The Division of Public Health expects the injectable vaccine to be available in the coming weeks and will announce clinics to administer the injectable vaccine once the shipment has arrived. Those targeted to receive the injectable vaccine include pregnant women, children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years and anyone with a weakened immune system or underlying medical conditions in addition to the groups listed above.
For more information, and to learn more about the H1N1 virus and upcoming clinics, visit www.waukeshacounty.gov/pandemicflu or dial 2-1-1. This service will provide information on prevention and community resources. Your call to 2-1-1 is free and confidential, and is available throughout Wisconsin. 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours 7 days per week. If your cellular provider does not allow calls to 2-1-1, please call (877) 947-2211 or (262) 547-3388.
Flu on rise at Waukesha schools, vaccinations available next week.
Posted by: | CommentsMuch 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.
H1N1 closes Hartland school
Posted by: | CommentsHartland South Elementary School will be closed at least until Friday due to a Swine Flu outbreak, Waukesha County officials are reporting.
About 40% of the school’s pupils are ill with flu-like symptoms, county Health and Human Services Director Peter Schuler said.
Schuler has ordered ill pupils, faculty and staff to be isolated, meaning they must have no or limited public exposure for the next seven days.
Infected children should not leave their homes.
An H1N1 virus vaccination should be available to the public in coming weeks, he said.
Symptoms of H1N1 are fever over 100 degrees, runny nose, cough, sore throat, aching muscles, vomiting and diarrhea.
For more information about the virus and upcoming clinics, dial 2-1-1 or 866-211-3380 or 262-547-3388.
Paulson weighing run for Waukesha council
Posted by: | CommentsCounty Board Supervisor Duane Paulson confirmed Wednesday that he’s considering a run in the April election for aldermanic District 5, the seat now held by Ald. Paul Ybarra.
District 5 is on the west side of Waukesha.
If victorious, Paulson would be the second Waukesha resident to hold both aldermanic and supervisory seats.
Alderman and Supervisor Kathleen Cummings holds both seats. Cummings and Paulson are up for re-election for the county spots in April.
Bussler named to new Waukesha County post
Posted by: | CommentsWaukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas confirmed this afternoon that he has named Allison Bussler, who has served as his chief of staff, the new director of public works.
The Journal Sentinel’s Laurel Walker has more on the story.
Bussler’s appointment must be confirmed by the County Board.
The board’s Executive Committee will consider her appointment at a meeting on Oct. 9 at 10:15 a.m.
Tax assessments land hard at Waukesha County Crites Field
Posted by: | CommentsOwners of the 90 aircraft hangers at Waukesha County’s Crites Field can on average expect to pay twice as much in personal property taxes for this year as they did in 2008, creating confusion and concern as owners brace for hefty tax increases on their personal property.
The City of Waukesha Assessor’s Office determined this summer that the total value of the airport hangars increased 98%, according to city and county records.
Airport figures show the 2008 value of hangars was $9.7 million. Through reassessment, the value climbed to $17.5 million. The city portion of increased tax revenue would be about $71,000, Waukesha Finance Director Steve Neaman said.
That figure is dependent on passage this year of the projected tax rate of $8.95 per $1,000 of assessed value, he said.
That figure does not include gains to other taxing entities, such as schools and Waukesha County.
“I know they’re not happy,” City Assessor Paul Klauck said of the owners. “We feel that the values are fair. They’re going to pay a lot more in taxes, but last year they we’re paying a lot below what the hangars were actually worth.”
Mike Crowley, chairman of the Waukesha County Airport Commission, said he would talk to County Executive Dan Vrakas Wednesday to see what could be done to ease the tax burden of the reassessments.
The value of one hangar increased 479%, from $36,680 last year to $175,820 this year. Using past and projected tax rates, the annual tax bill for that hangar climbs from $327 to about $1,558.
Crowley said he wants to know if payments for the tax increases could be spread over a number of years, instead of paying in one year.
Klauck said he did not think state law would allow it.
Crowley said in a recent interview he fears the large reassessments could drive corporate and recreational air traffic away from the airport, a facility that’s already experiencing a downturn in use due to the bad economy, airport officials say.
“Depending on what Vrakas says, it will determine the commission’s future course of action,” Crowley said, adding that he’s not sure if all owners know about the tax increases.
Very few have appealed the reassessments, Klauck said.
Klauck said that hangars have for years been under assessed in value. What his office did was simply align assessments with market values of the structures. Waukesha County owns the land underneath the hangars, which it leases to owners.
“It will hurt their pocket book this year, but they were under assessed in previous years,” Klauck said.
Drug drop off viewed as success
Posted by: | CommentsThe Waukesha County Drug Collection that was held Saturday netted 2,303 pounds of pharmaceuticals and 175 pounds of controlled substances at its five drop off points.
In all, the collection points were visited by 1,402 vehicles, according to Irene Secora, an event coordinator
As an educational follow-up to the drug collection event will be offered on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pilgrim Park Middle School in Elm Grove.
Elmbrook Parent Network is presenting “Drugs, Alcohol and Today’s Teens” featuring a panel of speakers who are either coalition members or were referred by a coalition member.
Drug collection sites available Saturday
Posted by: | CommentsThe Waukesha County Drug Collection and Awareness program in an effort to reduce substance abuse, prevent childhood poisonings and help protect the environment will host drug collection sites Saturday at:
Menomonee Falls: Community Memorial Hospital from 9 a.m. to noon.
Elm Grove: Pilgrim Park Middle School 9 a.m. to noon.
Pewaukee: WCTC 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Waukesha: Waukesha West High School 9 a.m. to noon.
Oconomowoc: Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital 9 a.m. to noon.
The sites will accept prescription medication, over the counter medication, ointments, sprays, inhalers, creams, vials, herbals and pet medications. Sites will not accept bio hazardous material and household hazardous waste.
