October 31, 2009 H1N1 vaccine ready for R.I. students Play video

(NECN: Rhode Island) - Starting Monday, Rhode Island school children can receive the H1N1 vaccine.

State health authorities said they will begin operating school-based clinics.

Only children whose parents have signed a consent form will be able to receive the vaccine.

The clinics for middle and high school students will take place during the school day. Elementary school students will be able to be vaccinated in the afternoon and evening.