More than 1,100 seek hepatitis A shots

27.aug.06
WANE TV (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
http://www.wane.com/Global/story.asp?S=5331249

Roughly 1,150 people showed up for a Saturday shot clinic at the Allen County Fairgrounds, seeking protection after possible exposure to Hepatitis A.

The story says that most people at Saturday's shot clinic seemed to be taking it all in stride. Laura Aman, on her way out of the shot clinic, was quoted as saying, "I never got into a state of panic or anything, but it's certainly not something you want to hear about or think about."

Tyler Wells, on his way in to get a shot, was quoted as saying, "I didn't think much about it, because I didn't have any of the symptoms. I wasn't real concerned, but we're comin' to get the shots just in case."

Tia Tribby, who came to the clinic with her boyfriend, was quoted as saying, "Coming here calmed by nerves, just seeing everyone else in the same situation you are in."

The Health Department held a second shot clinic Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For those who couldn't attend the weekend clinics, there will be a make-up clinic scheduled.