SALISBURY, Md.- On Wednesday, hundreds of people got the H1N1 vaccine in Wicomico County. The shots were given by appointment only. The health department expanded its priority populations to include 6- to 24-year-olds as well as people aged 25 to 65 with underlying medical conditions.

Cynthia Taylor of Salisbury suffers from asthma and diabetes. She said she needed the shot to stay healthy.

"I work at Eastern Correctional Institution, a place where you can pick up germs very easily," Taylor said. "I'm trying to take all the precautions not to get the virus."

Some people said they really do not know much about the H1N1 virus or the vaccine. So they did not feel that comfortable getting the shot. Lauren Foreman, a Salisbury University senior, said she worries about possible side effects. The track and field player decided to get the shot anyway. She said people on campus have gotten sick so she would rather be safe than sorry.

"A lot of people at school are getting sick and they are exposing each other to germs," Foreman said. "I didn't want to expose myself to getting sick as well."

Whether or not you have gotten a vaccine, health officials say there are some things you can do to avoid getting sick. You can create a "flu combat kit" by taking items like tissues, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes and placing them in a box that you can keep in you car or leave at the office. Health officials say you can avoid spreading germs by using a temple thermometer. Instead of sticking it in your mouth, you just put it on your temple, press the button and it gives you results.