H1N1 clinics begin in RI schools

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Medical workers will begin distributing the H1N1 vaccine to students at Rhode Island schools on Monday, according to the Department of Health.

The first clinics are scheduled to be held at select schools in Providence, Barrington, Johnston, Lincoln, Little Compton, North Kingstown, Smithfield, and Block Island.

(See a full list of the scheduled school-based flu shot clinics)

Most of Monday's clinics will take place after school, although students at the Block Island School will get theirs during the day.

The Department of Health and Providence Mayor David Cicilline reminded parents Friday that their children will need a signed consent form to receive the vaccine.