Vaccinations start for NY students

New York City has started vaccinations against the A/H1-N1 flu for students in public primary schools. This marks the beginning of its overall inoculation plan.

Last week, the vaccination consent forms went out to parents of New York's primary school pupils.

Only 30 percent of parents signed, but the vice mayor expects more to do so in the coming weeks.

The city government also encourages parents to bring their children to the hospitals and clinics to get inoculated.

More than 380 thousand doses have been supplied for over 800 health care organizations.

As many as 22 thousand doses could be available soon.

The program for primary students will last 8 weeks. Private schools that would like to take part can get the vaccines in this period.

Vaccinations are administered by injection and inhalation. Health officials say children under the age of 10 should use both for more comprehensive protection.