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NewsChannel 3 has learned that some inmates are getting the swine flu vaccine before some hampton roads families.
But other inmates will have to wait like the rest of us.
Today Virginia Beach, the Western Tidewater Regional Jail and the State Department of Corrections told NewsChannel 3 they are waiting for the vaccine, but will follow the CDC and Department of Health guidelines and will only give it to prisoners who are considered high risk.
Newport News has no plans to vaccinate any prisoners and Portsmouth will only give the vaccine if an inmate catches swine flu.
But Hampton's jail says it ordered enough vaccine to give it to every prisoner
NewsChannel 3wants your 3 cents: Do you think prisoners should be getting the swine flu vaccine even if they are not considered high risk?
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If any in the prisons should get the shots it should be the guards, not the prisoners. whrer would they get the flu. they are in jail. give the shot to people who need it first...
A.S. of norfolk @ 11:08 PM EST, Nov 3, 2009
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i cant believe that prisoners will get that swine flu shot before me or my family. im in the high risk, i have diabetes and asthma and broncitis thats just not right for a convict gets shots before regular citizens. prisoners should be last
Brenda @ 11:06 PM EST, Nov 3, 2009
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I don't think that inmates should have any priority in any medical procedure. Vacinations should be for those law abiding citizens that need them. They get better care than folks that try to stay out of trouble. that our elected officials receive.
lou @ 7:08 PM EST, Nov 3, 2009
Should swine flu vaccines be reserved for Gitmo detainees or should it be used for Americans still waiting today?
The H1N1 vaccine is in high demand with short supply all across the nation, including the Hampton Roads area. Well there is some available but its being offered to detainees and personnel at Guantanamo Bay. Officials say that people in these detention facilities are at high risk for swine flu but critics say that Americans still waiting should get it first. However, the vaccination is mandatory for all uniformed personnel where as detainees have the option of taking it or not.
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NO! Incarcerated has insurance thru the system. I have to pay a higher co-pay with insurance, then the inmates. They are taken care of very well.
Jackie @ 12:51 PM EST, Nov 3, 2009
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They are still human even though they are incarcerated. Would you rather they catch it and sent it to the homes of the workers that come into contact with them?
Pauley @ 11:25 PM EST, Nov 2, 2009
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The H1N1 vaccine hasn't been tested as it was "fast tracked" a truth that the world health org admits to. I say let the prisoners be the test subjects. I don't believe the swine flu is any worse than the seasonal flu. I don't think anyone should have that poison shot put in their bodies.
Tammy @ 11:20 PM EST, Nov 2, 2009
Teens cited after rapping fast food order
A group of teen boys get a ticket from police for rapping in a McDonald's. The teens thought it would be funny to place their orders while rapping. But the McDonald's manager wasn't laughing. She called the police who slapped them with a ticket for disorderly conduct. McDonald's released a statement saying the employee felt her safety was at risk because of the teens' actions, not because of their rapping. What do you think?
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oh be for real! I think the manager was being..... I can't say the word on here!
kristi @ 2:41 PM EST, Nov 2, 2009
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i think the teens were wrong ; teens today are getting out of hand
eugene trahan @ 12:33 PM EST, Nov 2, 2009
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Not all of us find rap acceptable as either a form of entertainment or communication.
ConservativeInN-N @ 8:37 PM EDT, Oct 30, 2009
If Health Care Reform is passed with a state option are you still planning to opt out the state of Virginia? If so how will I a soon to be Veteran of 14 yrs that will be discharged with a medical disability will be able to afford and/or find health insurance?
Anonymous Veteran @ 3:55 PM EST, Nov 4, 2009
Start by adding tolls and a 5 cent gas tax. We never know from one day to the next what a gallon of gas is going to cost anyway. Be up front and just do it.
Sue @ 2:38 PM EST, Nov 4, 2009
How do you propose to improve the financial burden and morale of the Virginia State Police?
Jean @ 1:46 PM EST, Nov 4, 2009