H1N1 FLU CLINIC DATES

WHEN & WHERE:  Tuesdays, 8:00am to 10:30am and 2:00pm to 5:00 pm,  Darke County Health Department, 300 Garst Avenue, Greenville, Ohio
                                    Look for the signs in the building directing you to the location.

WHO SHOULD GET THE VACCINE:   

The Darke County Health Department will begin vaccinating the GENERAL PUBLIC in addition to the targeted groups, which are listed below.

1.      Pregnant women

2.      Persons who live with or provide care for infants aged <6 months (parents, siblings, day-care providers).

3.       Health-care and emergency medical services personnel who have direct patient contact with patients or infectious material.

4.      Children and young adults aged 6 months to 24 years.

5.   Persons up to 65 years of age with chronic medical conditions.

Second doses are needed for infants and toddlers aged 6 months-9 years. The second dose is given 28 days after the first dose.
Please check your child’s record for a return date!

COST: Free of Charge.  There is no cost to receive the H1N1 vaccination.

       PRE-REGISTRATION:  It is recommended that you pre-register before coming into the H1N1 flu clinic at the Ohio Department of Health website.  You can register yourself and your dependents.  You must have a printer. You must take the form with you to the flu clinic.  This will save time spent in the clinic, will help notify you when the vaccine is available, notifies you when to receive a second dose (if needed), and allows you to retrieve your record.  Please note that pre-registering DOES NOT guarantee you a vaccination.  At the clinic, vaccine is given on a first come, first serve basis to the above listed priority groups.

 FOR MORE INFORMATION:      Please contact the Darke County Health Department, 937-548-4196 ext. 224 OR 548-9978.

H1N1 Influenza Information

H1N1 Influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by a type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza among pigs. At this point in time, there are no identified cases of swine flu among the swine population in the United States. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans; however, human infections with swine flu do occur. Public health officials have determined that this strain of swine flu virus spreads from human to human and can cause illness. The virus may also spread from humans back to the swine population.

Signs & Symptoms:

The symptoms of H1N1 influenza in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu in humans and may include:

o Fever (greater than 100°F or 37.8°C)
o Sore throat
o Cough
o Stuffy nose
o Chills
o Headache and body aches
o Fatigue

Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with H1N1 influenza. Severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with H1N1 infection in people. Like seasonal flu, H1N1 influenza may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

 To prevent the spread of H1N1 influenza :

• Avoid contact with ill persons.
• 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, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. 
• If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Seek medical care if you are severely ill (such as having trouble breathing). There are antiviral medications for treatment of H1N1 influenza that a doctor can prescribe. Do not go to work, school, or travel while ill.

Current cases:

Public health officials within the United States and throughout the world are investigating outbreaks of H1N1 influenza. The outbreak is ongoing and additional cases are expected. For more information concerning H1N1 influenza infection, please see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/index.htm.

Because this combination of strains of the influenza virus is new, ODH and local health departments remind Ohioans of the precautions they should take to avoid exposure.

Livestock information:

The Darke County Health Department also recommends those with farms to take precautions to protect livestock from exposure to ill people as well as routine hand washing.  Please see the following link for additional information: swine producers.pdf

Additional Resources:

H1N1 History

Nationwide Influenza Activity

General Information

Facts and Figures

Resources for Business Partners

Information for Child Care Providers

H1N1 Flu & You

What to do if you get flu like symptoms

Resources for Pregnant Woman

Guidance for people with heart disease, stroke, or cardiovascular disease

Taking Care of a Sick Person

Additional Information:

Additional information is available on the ODH and CDC Web sites at http://www.odh.ohio.gov/ and http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/index.htm The Ohio Department of Health will be providing additional updates as information becomes available. 

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