TALLAHASSEE - Health officials are bracing for a resurgence of the swine flu virus in the fall.
With school starting in less than two weeks...leaders here in Florida want to make sure parents are prepared.

As Channel Three's capitol reporter Mike Vasilinda reports, state health officials are planning a two-day blitz.

About one in every 10 of the 436 swine flu deaths in the United States have occurred in Florida. The state's Surgeon General says the number is not overly-alarming.

Dr. Ana Viamonte Rosa, Surgeon General: "The majority of the individuals have had other health conditions, absolutely."

The state's top doctor met behind closed doors with the Governor, then the two announced a statewide blitz beginning Thursday, urging parents to be cautious.

Gov. Charlie Crist: "We just want to remind our fellow Floridians and parents to be mindful, to utilize common sense."

Ana Viamonte Ros, Surgeon General: "Making sure that individuals, especially if they're sick, stay home. If their children are sick, stay home until they're better before going back to school."

Mike Vasilinda : "Local health officials have been working with schools like this one across the state to establish a site for mass vaccinations if such a vaccination should become necessary."

The first batches of vaccine are expected to begin arriving in state in October. Heath officials have been busy identifying high risk populations.

Dr. Ana Viamonte Ros: "It's mostly children between the ages of 6 months and 19 years of age, individuals above that age with chronic illnesses."

In addition to H1N1 or swine flu vaccinations, at risk Floridians are also being urged to get seasonal flu shots.
In Tallahassee, Mike Vasilinda, Channel Three News.

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