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The H1N1 Virus |
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Vaccine Update
H1N1 flu vaccines are available for anyone six months and older. Please call the Pittsboro clinic at 542-8220 or the Siler City clinic at 742-5641 to schedule your appointment. Please bring your insurance card if you have one.
- Click here for the H1N1 Injectable Vaccine Consent form in English.
- Click here for the H1N1 Injectable Vaccine Consent form in Spanish.
- Click here for the H1N1 Intranasal Consent Form in English.
- Click here for the H1N1 Intranasal Consent Form in Spanish.
Please click here for information on the safety of the live intranasal H1N1 vaccine.
Vaccine Recall
Today, a non-safety related voluntary recall of 4 lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Pediatric Vaccine was announced nationally.
The vaccine was distributed for 6-35 month old children, in .25mL pre-filled syringes. The vaccine is being recalled as part of Sanofi-Pasteur, Inc.’s quality assurance program. It was found during routine testing that the antigen content had dropped below the specified potency levels. The FDA and CDC are not recommending re-vaccination of children who received the affected vaccine, as children of that age should receive two doses of vaccine. More information related to the withdrawn vaccine can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/syringes_qa.htm
CONSENT FORMS
- Please fill out ahead of time and bring to your appointment.
- Click here for the H1N1 Injectable Vaccine Consent form in English.
- Click here for the H1N1 Injectable Vaccine Consent form in Spanish.
- Click here for the H1N1 Intranasal Consent Form in English.
- Click here for the H1N1 Intranasal Consent Form in Spanish.
H1N1 INFORMATION LINE
The Chatham County Public Health Department has set up an H1N1 phone line for the public. The
number is 919-545-8397. Callers are instructed to leave a message. The phone line will be monitored regularly and all messages will be returned within 24 hours.
- Click here for What Do I Need to Know About the H1N1 Flu?
- Click here for Vaccine Information Sheets on the H1N1 Flu
- Click here for Prevention and Treatment
- Click here for Latest Numbers
- Click here for Additional Resources
- Click here for the CDC Widget
What Do I Need to Know About the H1N1 (Swine) Flu?
What is 2009 H1N1 (swine flu)?
2009 H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.
Why is 2009 H1N1 virus sometimes called “swine flu”?
This virus was originally referred to as “swine flu” because laboratory testing showed that many of the genes in this new virus were very similar to influenza viruses that normally occur in pigs (swine) in North America. But further study has shown that this new virus is very different from what normally circulates in North American pigs.
How does 2009 H1N1 virus spread?
Spread of 2009 H1N1 virus is thought to occur in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something – such as a surface or object – with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?
The symptoms of 2009 H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea.
How severe is illness associated with 2009 H1N1 flu virus?
Illness with the new H1N1 virus has ranged from mild to severe. While most people who have been sick have recovered without needing medical treatment, hospitalizations and deaths from infection with this virus have occurred. About 70 percent of people who have been hospitalized with this 2009 H1N1 virus have had one or more medical conditions previously recognized as placing people at “high risk” of serious seasonal flu-related complications.
How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?
People infected with seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu shed virus and may be able to infect others from 1 day before getting sick to 5 to 7 days after. This can be longer in some people, especially children and people with weakened immune systems and in people infected with the new H1N1 virus.
H1N1 Vaccination Information Sheets
Click here for the H1N1 vaccination shot information sheet.
Click here for the H1N1 vaccination shot information sheet in Spanish.
Click here for the H1N1 intranasal vaccine information sheet.
Click here for the H1N1 intranasal vaccine information sheet in Spanish.
Prevention and Treatment
Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities.
- Get the H1N1 vaccine.
What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?
If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
Keep away from others as much as possible. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.
Latest Numbers
The state is no longer keeping record of H1N1 flu deaths. Information on North Carolina flu associated hospitalizations and deaths can be found here.
Additional Resources
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Click here for the CDC H1N1 Flu webpage.
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for H1N1 Flu information from NC Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of Public Health.
- Click here to see the government's Flu webpage.
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Handwashing is one of the best methods to prevent getting the flu. Click here to watch a video on how to properly wash your hands.
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Click here for the CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu and You brochure.
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Click here for a CDC H1N1 Communication Toolkit for Employers and Businesses.
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Click here for the CDC "Take 3 Steps" brochure.
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Click here for www.flu.gov's "H1N1 Flu Guide for Community and Faith-Based Organizations"
CDC H1N1 Widget
Information on this page is from www.cdc.gov
Last updated date: 3/19/2010 12:30:04 PM