How is it spread?
The priority groups for H1N1 vaccine are:
Public Health's H1N1 vaccine clinics will begin on October 23, and will have H1N1 vaccine in many formulations, including injectable flu shots, FluMist nasal spray, and thimerasol-free vaccine. A list of dates and locations can be found on the Public Health website at www.publichealth.lacounty.gov or by calling the LA County information line at 2-1-1 from any landline or cell phone. The vaccine clinic schedule will be released two weeks at a time. Residents are urged to check back often if they do not immediately find a clinic that is conveniently located near them. Vaccine clinics will be scheduled from late October through at least December.
Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, causes approximately 36,000 deaths and more than 200,000 hospitalizations each year in the United States. While the average case of H1N1 is no worse than other types of seasonal flu, some individuals are at a higher risk for serious complications. Since the spring, there have been 57 deaths in Los Angeles County attributed to H1N1.
"The best way to prevent the spread of flu is to wash your hands often; cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes; and get vaccinated," Dr. Fielding said. "If you are sick, stay home until at least 24 hours after the fever has gone away without the use of anti-fever medications. The same recommendation applies to children who go to school, daycare, or after-school programs."
H1N1 (Swine Flu)
website:
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/ip/
Several Facts about H1N1 (Swine Flu):
What is it?
A respiratory infection caused by a new flu virus. It's responsible for large outbreaks in many parts of the world. Most people don't have immunity to it because it's a new strain of flu.
How is it spread?
From person to person through droplets from a sick person's cough or sneeze
By touching something with the virus living on it, such as a doorknob, and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth
What are symptoms?
-Fever
-Headache
-Tiredness
-Dry cough
-Sore throat
-Stuffy nose
-Body aches
-May also experience diarrhea and vomiting
When should you seek urgent medical treatment?
For Children:
Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish skin color
Not able to drink enough liquids
Fever, with a skin rash
Flu symptoms that improve, then return with fever and worse cough
Not waking up, not interacting
Confusion
Being so irritable that she/he does not want to be held
For adults:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or continuing vomiting.
H1N1 Vaccinations:
H1N1 (Swine Flu)
The priority groups for H1N1 vaccine are:
Public Health's H1N1 vaccine clinics will begin on October 23, and will have H1N1 vaccine in many formulations, including injectable flu shots, FluMist nasal spray, and thimerasol-free vaccine. A list of dates and locations can be found on the Public Health website at www.publichealth.lacounty.gov or by calling the LA County information line at 2-1-1 from any landline or cell phone. The vaccine clinic schedule will be released two weeks at a time. Residents are urged to check back often if they do not immediately find a clinic that is conveniently located near them. Vaccine clinics will be scheduled from late October through at least December.
Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, causes approximately 36,000 deaths and more than 200,000 hospitalizations each year in the United States. While the average case of H1N1 is no worse than other types of seasonal flu, some individuals are at a higher risk for serious complications. Since the spring, there have been 57 deaths in
"The best way to prevent the spread of flu is to wash your hands often; cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes; and get vaccinated," Dr. Fielding said. "If you are sick, stay home until at least 24 hours after the fever has gone away without the use of anti-fever medications. The same recommendation applies to children who go to school, daycare, or after-school programs." Schedule for First H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Available Free H1N1 flu shots and FluMist® nasal spray vaccine will be available beginning October 23 at LA County Public Health Vaccine Clinics LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County Health Officer, Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding, today released the schedule for the first round of Public Health vaccine clinics, which will provide free H1N1 vaccine to residents who do not have health insurance or a regular source of health care, and are in a priority group. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/media/mediapubhpdetail.cfm?prid=752