Scioto County Health Commissioner Dr. Aaron Adams received confirmation Friday evening of a second H1N1 case in Scioto County, involving a 59-year old male who has been hospitalized in Columbus.

The health department did not have details on the man’s medical history or his current condition. Bobbi Bratchett, public information officer for the Portsmouth and Scioto County Health Departments, expected that information to be available Monday.

“I am relieved that we have begun receiving vaccines and that we can now begin a robust vaccination program. We will follow the CDC’s (Center for Disease Control) recommendations to ensure that certain groups receive it as it becomes available,” Portsmouth City Health Commissioner Peggy Burton said.

Burton said the clinic will vaccinate healthcare and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient contact on Monday. As more shipments of the vaccine arrive, it will be administered in the following order: pregnant women, people who live with or care for infants younger than six months of age, children six months through four years of age, children five through 18 years of age, and then individuals with chronic conditions up to age 64.

“We do not anticipate any shortage of the H1N1 vaccine,” Burton said.

The first confirmed case of H1N1 was reported in Scioto County Oct 9. involving a 9-year old child from Minford who was treated at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The child was reportedly sent home and was recovering well. Upon confirming the diagnosis, the school notified parents.

Burton said all cases of flu in Ohio are being considered H1N1, but there is no reason to seek medical attention unless you exhibit extreme symptoms such as high fever, lethargy, confusion, pneumonia, or difficulty breathing. Should you have any of these symptoms, please see your physician or go to the hospital as soon as possible.

The Portsmouth City Health Department will continue to post fast breaking information on its Twitter page, at twitter.com/portsmouthhd.