H1N1
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SUFFOLK COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES
H1N1 INFLUENZA A UPDATES
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS SWINE FLU) |
Suffolk County residents wishing to receive seasonal or H1N1 influenza vaccination may call the Suffolk County Department of Health Service’s call center at 631-787-2200, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to set up an appointment.
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NOW IS THE TIME TO GET VACCINATED!
The H1N1 flu season is far from over. H1N1 flu activity is still widespread in New York State. Typically, the most flu activity
occurs from January through March, and the flu season runs until May. Getting vaccinated now will provide protection for you against H1N1 flu for the rest of the season this winter and spring.
WHO SHOULD GET VACCINATED AGAINST H1N1 FLU?
H1N1 vaccination is now recommended for ALL New Yorkers over 6 months of age, not just those in the initial priority groups. This includes senior citizens age 65 and older.
AM I ELIGIBLE TO GET THE H1N1 FLU VACCINE?
Yes. New York State is now making the vaccine available to ALL New Yorkers. During the first phase of New York’s statewide vaccination campaign, when supplies of vaccine were limited, the State designated the H1N1 vaccine for priority groups considered at highest risk of serious illness and complications from the flu and those at risk of transmitting the flu to vulnerable individuals. Now that there is an adequate supply of vaccine, the State has expanded access to the vaccine to ALL New Yorkers.
THE H1N1 VACCINE IS SAFE.
The H1N1 vaccine will NOT make you sick, but the flu WILL. Like the seasonal flu vaccine, the H1N1 vaccine has a very good safety record. Most people who receive the H1N1 flu don’t experience any symptoms afterwards; some feel a temporary mild soreness in the arm. The nasal spray vaccine is also safe, effective, and easy to use.
Health Care Providers
- Providers who have not registered to receive vaccine should do so on the NYSDOH website.
- Providers who are unable to obtain vaccine from the New York State Department of Health and who are interested in receiving H1N1 influenza vaccine should contacted the Department’s Public Health Division at 631-853-3055. Providers will be contacted by our staff to make arrangements for them to pick up the vaccine. Providers must have registered for vaccine on the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) website and have H1N1 PIN # to receive vaccine from our Department.
- Hospitals that are unable to obtain vaccine from NYSDOH should contact the Division of Public Health at 631-853-3055. The Department will distribute vaccine to hospitals if it is available.
- NYSDOH influenza guidance and information is available here.
Schools and Child Care Providers:
A 24 hours-a-day hotline center has also been established by New York State Department of Health to answer questions concerning seasonal and H1N1 influenza. The toll-free number for the New York State Hotline is 1-800-808-1987.
For more information visit:
www.cdc.gov
www.flu.gov
http://www.health.state.ny.us
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