Starting on Nov. 7, the H1N1 vaccine will be available to the public through the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department free clinics.

Dr. Chris Nelson, associate professor of pediatrics specializing in infectious diseases, said UK is not involved yet.

“We have offered to help, but nothing yet official,” Nelson said in an e-mail to the Kernel.

Nelson said UK Hospital is still waiting on the shot vaccine. The current form of the vaccine, Flumist, is intranasal, while another vaccine will come in the form of an intramuscular injection, he said.

Kevin Hall, the LFCHD communications director, said the department will be providing H1N1 vaccine shots to their staff on Friday.

According to an LFCHD new release, target groups will receive priority, including pregnant women, young children and those with chronic health disorders. The clinics will also be held based on availability and can be postponed due to shipment delays.