SOUTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KTVI-FOX2now.com) -
Lines wrapped around the Lindbergh High School Auditorium on Tuesday as parents hoped their children would receive a vaccine for the H1N1 virus. The odds were not in their favor because the district received 1,500 doses from St. Louis County health officials and there are more then 5,000 students in the district.
"Hopefully everybody will get it just have to be patient it's hard to be patient when your kids you know when you're worried about them getting sick," said Jill Cobb, parent.
The district had enough time to vaccinate approximately 800 students before a scheduled concert meant the auditorium had to be cleared while the rest of the waiting parents were sent home.
"I knew it was going to be chaotic but I think we're doing the best that we can and everyone is being really cooperative," said Deborah Artman, district nurse.
Parents who reached the front of the line said the wait was definitely worth it.
"It's obviously a growing concern for everybody so you want to get your kid protected," said Chip Meyer, parent.
Relieved as a parent you know its more important to have it done than not to do it.
The district never conducted a mass vaccination project like this.
"It's a learning lesson for everyone so we appreciate everyone being patient," said Artmar.
Parents will wait for word on when the rest of the vaccines will be available and the district hopes to receive another batch soon.
"Hopefully everybody will get it just have to be patient it's hard to be patient when your kids you know when you're worried about them getting sick," said Jill Cobb, parent.
The district had enough time to vaccinate approximately 800 students before a scheduled concert meant the auditorium had to be cleared while the rest of the waiting parents were sent home.
"I knew it was going to be chaotic but I think we're doing the best that we can and everyone is being really cooperative," said Deborah Artman, district nurse.
Parents who reached the front of the line said the wait was definitely worth it.
"It's obviously a growing concern for everybody so you want to get your kid protected," said Chip Meyer, parent.
Relieved as a parent you know its more important to have it done than not to do it.
The district never conducted a mass vaccination project like this.
"It's a learning lesson for everyone so we appreciate everyone being patient," said Artmar.
Parents will wait for word on when the rest of the vaccines will be available and the district hopes to receive another batch soon.
