Influenza Type A (H1N1)
H1N1 flu shots
at the Asotin County Health District
431 Elm Street
Clarkston, WA
Call for an appointment during the week except for
walk-in clinics on Friday
509-758-3344
Open for ages 6 months and older.
NEW Beginning September 19, 2009, the state Department of Health will report hospitalizations and deaths for all types of influenza — not only H1N1 (swine flu). From April 26, 2009 to September 18, 2009 there were 174 hospitalizations and 16 deaths attributed to H1N1 (swine flu). Updates will be posted on Friday at 3:00 p.m., and will include the total number of hospitalized and fatal cases of both H1N1 and seasonal flu in Washington.
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H1N1 Vaccination Priority List:
The groups recommended to receive the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine include:
- Pregnant women because they are at higher risk of complications and can potentially provide protection to infants who cannot be vaccinated;
- Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age because younger infants are at higher risk of influenza-related complications and cannot be vaccinated. Vaccination of those in close contact with infants younger than 6 months old might help protect infants by “cocooning” them from the virus;
- Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel because infections among healthcare workers have been reported and this can be a potential source of infection for vulnerable patients. Also, increased absenteeism in this population could reduce healthcare system capacity;
- All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
- Children from 6 months through 18 years of age because cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza have been seen in children who are in close contact with each other in school and day care settings, which increases the likelihood of disease spread, and
- Young adults 19 through 24 years of age because many cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza have been seen in these healthy young adults and they often live, work, and study in close proximity, and they are a frequently mobile population; and,
- Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.
No shortage of 2009 H1N1 vaccine is expected, but vaccine availability and demand can be unpredictable and there is some possibility that initially, the vaccine will be available in limited quantities. So, the ACIP also made recommendations regarding which people within the groups listed above should be prioritized if the vaccine is initially available in extremely limited quantities. For more information see the CDC press release CDC Advisors Make Recommendations for Use of Vaccine Against 2009 H1N1.
Once the demand for vaccine for the prioritized groups has been met at the local level, programs and providers should also begin vaccinating everyone from the ages of 25 through 64 years. Current studies indicate that the risk for infection among persons age 65 or older is less than the risk for younger age groups. However, once vaccine demand among younger age groups has been met, programs and providers should offer vaccination to people 65 or older.
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Hot Line / Information
The Washington Department of Health has menu-driven 24/hour recorded information on the H1N1 swine flu . It is has an option for English and Spanish at this time. The number is toll-free (888) 703 – 4364. Their website also has a variety of information translated into several other languages. Included below is their link.Translations of H1N1 information Washington State Department of Health WA DOH WEBSITE - Swine Flu Info.
El departamento de Washington de la salud tiene información registrada 24/hour controlada por menú sobre la gripe de los cerdos H1N1. Es tiene una opción para inglés y el español en este tiempo. El número es gratis (888) 703 - 4364. Su Web site también tiene una variedad de información traducida a varias otras idiomas. Se incluye abajo su acoplamiento. Traducciones del departamento del estado de Washington de la información H1N1 de la salud WA DOH WEBSITE - Swine Flu Info.
What are the symptoms of swine flu?
Human symptoms for this new type of swine flu are similar to the symptoms of the regular “seasonal” influenza that happens each year. Symptoms include fever, cough and sore throat. In addition, fatigue, lack of appetite, runny nose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea have been reported.
Take these simple precautions to help prevent the spread of influenza and other respiratory disease:
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your upper sleeve, not your bare hand
- Use a tissue to wipe your nose, then throw the tissue away
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, or use a hand sanitizer
- Stay home to avoid spreading germs if you or your family members are coughing, sneezing or have aches or fever associated with influenza
- Wear a mask to cover your face in a medical office, if asked
Treatment
There are antiviral medicines available to treat and prevent H1N1 flu (swine flu). The two antiviral drugs the CDC recommends for treatment of H1N1 flu (Swine Flu) are Tamiflu and Relenza. Both medications require a prescription.
Antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment , antiviral drugs work best started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms).