SYRACUSE -- Since Onondaga County Health officials announced Thursday that they would open up swine flu clinics for children, more than 9,000 students have been registered by their parents to receive the H1N1 "swine flu" vaccine.

Doctor Cynthia Morrow, the Onondaga County Health Commissioner, says that's a small percentage of the 71,000 students in Onondaga County. She also says swine flu numbers are still on the rise. Last week, there were 100 more confirmed cases in the county.

Health officials say there is a lack of vaccine to go around at this time, so they are only going to focus on those who are at high risk of contracting the H1N1 virus. Dr. Morrow says, "We are of course continually frustrated by how much vaccine is available. The county as a whole in the past week has received 22,000 doses. So in one week alone we've exceeded what we've had in the four prior weeks. I think that is optimistic."

If you are an adult looking to receive the H1N1 vaccine, Dr. Morrow suggests calling your physician to see if you qualify. If you do think you are sick, she suggests playing it safe by staying home for a few days until your fever and sickness passes.