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H1N1 VACCINE HEALTH ALERT

H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccine Information.

As vaccine continues to be available Modoc County Public Health will offer H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics Tuesday evenings from 4-5pm at Modoc County Health Services Department. These clinics will start November 10, 2009.

The H1N1 vaccine available at this time is the Flu Mist and can be given to adults 18-49 who are without chronic conditions.

Children can be vaccinated with H1N1 and seasonal flu at regularly scheduled immunization clinics.

Download the latest H1N1 countywide schedule

Vaccine Information

Key Facts About H1N1

H1N1 Prevention Tips

H1N1 Information for Parents

LOOK FOR THESE SYMPTOMS:

FEVER AND
-Cough
-Sore Throat
-Runny or Stuffy Nose

OTHER SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:

-Body Aches          -Chills
-Headache             -Diarrhea
-Fatigue                  -Vomitting

People with certain chronic medical conditions, adults 65 years or older, children younger than 5 years old, and pregnant women may be at higher risk for sever illness.

Vaccine Information

Inactivated

Live, Attenuated (nasal spray)

H1N1 Clinics- TBA

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE H1N1 FLU:
-Stay at home or in your hotel room if traveling, except to seek medical care. DO NOT travel or go to work or school.
-Avoid close contact with others for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer.
-If you have a fever greater than 100 degrees, sore throat or cough, contact your medical provider as they may be able to prescribe you an antiviral medication.

EVERYONE SHOULD:
-Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
-Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand gel.
-Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
-Avoid contact with ill persons.