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New H1N1 Clinics; Two More Die of Virus in Wisconsin

By Jay Sorgi

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MILWAUKEE - People continue to stand in long lines to get the swine flu vaccine at a time when two more lives are claimed by H1N1.

The victims come from Kenosha and Rock Counties.

16 people have died from the virus in Wisconsin since the spring.

Many in South Milwaukee showed up early Wednesday morning to get the vaccine.

Some say the death of a former South Milwaukee teacher in Arizona makes the vaccination even more important.

The city of Milwaukee will have two clinics this week:

Thursday, 2:00-7:00 p.m. at former site of Sarah Scott Middle School

Friday, 4:00-9:00 p.m. at South Division High School.

The clinics are meant for only meant for high-risk groups, including pregnant women, children six months to 18 years old, health care workers and infant caregivers.