By Aman Chabra, Local News 8 Reporter

IDAHO FALLS - In many cases, uncertainty may be the best way to describe how parents feel about the H1N1 virus, and what it means for their children.

This idea especially makes itself apparent when asking parents of young children how they feel about the H1N1 vaccine soon to be made available in Eastern Idaho.

"Right now, we're trying to figure out what would be best, but it's important to be educated about it before making any decisions," says Caleb Hurd of Shelley.

"I'm kind of waiting for others to get it for their kids before I give it to mine, just to see how they react to it," said Megan Fullmer of Idaho Falls.

Other parents are more decided.

"I want to get it for my kids, but I heard there may not be enough vaccines for everyone, so the lines are going to be long I imagine," said Jennifer Clinger of Idaho Falls.

"I don't agree with vaccinating my kids because I think there are other ways to boost your kids' immune systems without introducing the virus into their systems through a vaccine," said Patrick Toussaint of Idaho Falls.

Even with recent reports of a death in Bonneville County caused by the H1N1 virus, most parents we talked to remain unshaken.

"When I heard about the death, I said, okay, it's actually worth waiting in line for," said Jennifer Cliner.

"Our doctors recommend it and so far things have been positive, but I just want to be careful," said Megan Fullmer.

"It's good to be aware of those kinds of things, but I think we're kind of in the situation where we want to make sure we're making the right decisions," said Hurd.

"It's unfortunate that someone happened to die as a result, but I really believe in boosting our immune system because out bodies were made to naturally fight off diseases," said Patrick Toussaint.

The health department is holding H1N1 vaccination clinics. Because the shipment was much less then expected, the vaccine will go to target groups first which includes:

• Pregnant women (who are not receiving the vaccine through their doctor),
• People who live with and/or care for children younger than 6 months of age; and
• Children ages 6 months to 19 years who have a chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease or a condition that weakens the immune system

All vaccinations will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

Some changes have been made to the clinics in Bonneville and Clark Counties.

The clinic for Bonneville County will now be held on Friday, October 23 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Eastern Idaho Public Health District's office located at 1250 Hollipark Drive in Idaho Falls.

The clinic scheduled for October 27 at Clark County High School has been canceled. Vaccines will be given by appointment only in Clark County at this time. To schedule an appointment, call 745-7297. When more vaccine becomes available, a community clinic will be scheduled in Clark County. 

The most up-to-date clinic schedules are listed on EIPHD's website at www.idaho.gov/phd7. People can also call 533-3152 for the clinic schedules.