H1N1 FLU CLINIC DATES
WHEN & WHERE: Starting October 22, 2009 the Health Department will be hosting weekly H1N1 Flu Clinics every Thursday, at 635 Wagner Avenue in Greenville, Ohio from 8:00am to 12:00pm and from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
WHO SHOULD GET THE VACCINE:
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 4 years.
5. Children and adolescents aged 5 to 18 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact the Darke County Health Department, 937-548-4196 ext. 224.
H1N1 Influenza Information
For up to date information, please contact,
Ohio Department of Health Hotline:
1-866-800-1404
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/index.htm
Most recent H1N1 press releases
About the Disease:
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 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.____________________________________________________________________________________
Page last updated: 10/14/2009