A series of H1N1 flu clinics for preschool children begins today in Ward County and continues through the week in area counties.

First District Health Unit is holding the clinics for children ages 6 months through 4 years. A limited supply of vaccine also is available for pregnant women.

The clinic schedule is:

-Ward County, today, 9 to 7 p.m., Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 201.

-Sheridan County, Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m., Courthouse nurse office, McClusky.

-McLean County, Tuesday, noon to 4 p.m., Underwood City Hall.

-Bottineau County, Wednesday, 1 to 5 p.m. St. Andrew's Hospital, Door 20, Bottineau.

-Burke County, Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon, Lignite Wellness Center.

-Renville County, Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m., Courthouse Community Room, Mohall.

-McHenry County, Friday, noon to 5 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Towner.

Vaccinations will be provided on a walk-in basis. No appointments will be taken. Sick individuals are not permitted at the clinics.

There is no charge for the vaccine.

Vaccine will be given in both the injectable form and the nasal spray. The type of vaccine given will be determined by several factors, including the child's age, health status and other recent vaccinations. No preservative-free vaccine will be available for children 6 to 23 months.

As more vaccine becomes available over the next several weeks, First District will begin offering it to additional priority groups.

For more information on H1N1 vaccine, visit the health district Web site at (www.fdhu.org).