Many in our area are trying to help prevent the flu.

In eight counties, Barren River District Health Officials worked ferverently as the second wave of vaccinations were made available to the public.

"My appointment was at 8:15, and it's just about 20 minutes til nine," said Judy Garmon of Bowling Green as she was leaving from receiving her vaccine. "The whole process was easy. Everybody was friendly. Everybody was kind."

"Registration's been fast and just effortless," said Frederica Kernohan of Bowling Green.

Many were able to get in and out quickly, and they say it was the Health Department's hotline that helped keep the day organized.

"I think it made everything run smooth," said Garmon. "Simple. No problems at all."

Many parents wanted to make sure their children received the vaccine.

"The fact that it could cause life-threatening problems, and the strain could change and get more severe," said Kernohan. "I just feel like it'd be better safe than sorry."

The district office says the local health departments did a good job in spreading the word about the hotline and the clinics.

Especially in Edmonson County where a "one call" system was set up to call every landline in the county with the information.

"That's a very good idea to bring attention to it," said Gena Jaggers of Edmonson County. "If it wasn't for that call I wouldn't have known about it at all."

She also says the clinics themselves are a great idea.

"It really helps some people who just don't have the money in the budget for a flu shot," said Jaggers.

Several say they're happy with the way the clinics turned out and are glad they didn't have to wait in long lines.

"I feel really blessed to have a town this size because I don't do well in large crowds, and I don't do well in long lines because I just had a knee replacement," said Garmon. "This has been good."

Future clinics will be scheduled as more vaccine comes in, and the Health Department says they do plan to continue using the hotline to set up appointments.