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*FINAL SERIES of
Community-Based Public Health H1N1 Vaccination Clinics*
If you are
in one of the priority groups and you don’t have a regular healthcare provider,
you can get vaccinated against H1N1 for FREE.
• Pregnant women
• People who live with
or care for infants under 6 months of age
• Health care workers
and emergency medical service workers
• Children and young
adults from 6 months through 24 years of age
• People aged 25
through 64 years with chronic medical conditions
After December 8th, vaccine supplies will be increasing and
vaccinations will be available at Public Health Centers, private health care
providers, and community clinics.
Click here for the list of final vaccination clinics
UPDATE: Children with
Asthma recommended to receive vaccine for seasonal flu and H1N1.
Why is it important that children
with asthma be vaccinated?
Because asthma affects the respiratory tract, symptoms are likely be more
serious in asthma suffers. To Prevent Infection children with asthma should
receive a seasonal flu shot and the H1N1 vaccine.
What do I do if my child becomes
sick?
If you child becomes ill with flu like symptoms that do not
disappear within 48 hours SEEK CARE as soon as possible.
For a description of flu like
symptoms
(see CDC handout under Factsheets and Handouts):
Where can I receive the
vaccine and more information about H1N1?
H1N1 Virus
H1N1 (also called
Swine Flu) is a new flu virus in humans. It is contagious and spread from person
to person through coughing, sneezing and/or coming into contact with objects
contaminated with the virus. The symptoms are similar to seasonal flu symptoms
such as fever, fatigue lack of appetite and coughing. Public health authorities
such as the CDC are urging the public to be aware of symptoms and take steps to
prevent becoming infected.
H1N1 and Asthma
Children and
individuals with asthma are urged to take precautions against infection because
H1N1 typically affects the respiratory tract. Infection with the virus may
exacerbate or worsen asthma symptoms.
The CDC
recommends people from the following groups receive the H1N1 vaccination:
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pregnant women,
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people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age,
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health care and emergency medical services personnel,
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persons between the ages of 6 months through 24 years of age, and
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people from ages 25 through 64 years who are at higher risk
for novel H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune
systems.
Protect yourself and your
family!!!
Remember
to:
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Cover your cough
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Wash your hands with soap and
water
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Avoid contact with sick people
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Stay home if you experience
symptoms (for at least 24 hours after fever is gone)
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Talk to your doctor about
Vaccination
See also Dr. Elisa Nicholas tips
for staying healthy during flu season! 
MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:
Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.flu.gov/
Centro para Control y
Prevencion de Enfermedades
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Long Beach Health
Department
www.longbeach.gov/health/swineflu.asp
American Red Cross
- Click Here
California Department of Public Health
www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/Default.aspx
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