By Mandy McFarland Staff Writer
BREMEN — Close to 1,000 H1N1 vaccinations were available to Bremen students Wednesday — and the line of recipients stretched from the gym across from the auditorium, past the high school office and down the senior hallway.

While the crowd consisted of residents of all ages, students were the main focus of this round of immunizations.
The Marshall County Health Department plans to take vaccinations to every school district in Marshall County, cycling between Bremen, Culver, Triton, Argos, LaVille Elementary School, and Plymouth schools.
Parents could opt for either the injection or the nasal spray.
There was also a version for infants.
At this time, the Health Department does not have a definite schedule for the vaccinations but will offer them as they become available.
Health officer’s report of H1N1 flu-related death
The Marshall County health officer  recently reported a death related to 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus.
The state and local heath departments will not be releasing any other information about the individual for confidentiality reasons.
“My heart goes out to the family,” said Marshall County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm. “It is a sad reality that H1N1 flu, just like any influenza, has the potential to cause severe illness and even death.”
“I understand that news of deaths from H1N1 flu-related complications is going to make the public even more anxious to get the H1N1 flu vaccine, and we do wish we had enough of the vaccine for everyone right now,” Holm said. “I know it is hard, but we are asking the public to be patient as we all eagerly await more H1N1 flu-vaccine to be distributed to the county.”
The Marshall County Health Department has been distributing the H1N1 vaccine to providers as it comes in and now that supplies are beginning to become larger, school-based clinics are being set up, such as the ones held at Washington Elementary School last week and Bremen Wednesday. Vaccine will still be distributed to providers for other target groups and we ask that the school clinics be for children only.
Holm reminds the public to help prevent the spread of influenza by practicing the three Cs:
•Clean-properly wash your hands frequently
•Cover-cover your cough and sneeze
•Contain-contain your germs by staying home if you are sick.