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Published: November 6th, 2009 07:57 AM
Last Modified: November 6th, 2009 12:37 PM
State health officials have redirected 130 doses of swine flu vaccine to the remote island village of Diomede.A medical team also was en route Thursday to the western Alaska island to treat additional people with suspected swine flu infection and help prevent further transmission.
Health officials say two residents were flown to Nome after exhibiting swine flu symptoms. One has tested positive in an initial rapid test.
The town's mayor, Andrew Miligrock, requested that a medical team and medication be sent to treat an increasing number of residents with flu-like symptoms.
The 130 residents of Diomede have been without regular air passenger service for four months since a weekly helicopter flight stopped. The Alaska Army National Guard will respond to true emergencies.
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