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H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information
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H1N1 Info |
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State of Michigan H1N1 Information |
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CDC H1N1 Information |
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WHO Information |
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H1N1 Vaccine Clinic
Information: The
Health Department will hold various public clinics over the next
eight weeks throughout Calhoun County. We will target the
approximate 50,000 Calhoun County individuals meeting the
CDC-defined priority group first. Once these individuals are
vaccinated, any additional vaccine will be made available to all
Calhoun County citizens.
Click here to
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INFORMATIVE MATERIALS AND PUBLICATIONS
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Preparing for a Pandemic: What Parents Need to Know About Seasonal and
Pandemic Flu
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Vaccine Information Sheet (Flu Mist – Live, Attenuated, Nasal
Spray)
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Vaccine Information Sheet (Flu Shot – Inactivated)
Call 211 for continuous up-to-date Calhoun County H1N1 information.
WHAT IS H1N1 (SWINE) FLU?
In April 2009, a new influenza virus causing illness in people
worldwide was detected. In June 2009, the World Health Organization
(WHO) signaled that a H1N1 pandemic flu was underway. Originally called
“swine flu” because of the viruses normally found in pigs, H1N1 was
found to have two genes from pigs, and bird (avian) and human genes.
Extensive coordinated efforts are underway. CCPHD continues to
monitor the situation in coordination and cooperation with the Michigan
Department of Community Health (MDCH), Centers for Disease Control
(CDC), and other local, regional, and governmental agencies. We also
continue to coordinate regional efforts working closely with Calhoun
County emergency, healthcare, and educational partners.
As recommended by the CDC, in order to reduce the spread of the flu,
key flu-prevention methods include:
- 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. If soap
and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs
spread this way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC
recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever
is gone, except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your
fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
Keep away from others as much as possible. This is to keep from making
others sick.
- While sick, limit contact with others to keep from
infecting them.
When the vaccine becomes available, people in certain priority groups
will receive the vaccination first (clinic dates to be posted on the
link at the top of this web page):
- Pregnant women
- People who live with or care for children younger
than 6 months of age
- Health care and emergency medical service personnel
- People 6 months through 24 years of age
- People 25 through 64 years of age who are at high
risk for complications due to chronic medical conditions or
compromised immune system
Once these groups have been vaccinated, any remaining vaccine will be
distributed to those outside of the priority groups.
Emergency Warning Signs In Children
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish skin color
- Not drinking enough fluids
- Not waking up or not interacting
- Being so irritable that the child does not want to
be held
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever
and worse cough
- Fever with a rash
Emergency Warning Signs In Adults
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
INFORMATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS:
- If you have any questions regarding testing and
possible cases of swine influenza, please contact the State of
Michigan Laboratory at 517-335-9030.
- For more information, visit:
The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues analyzing information
about influenza disease activity in the United States. Each week a
report called
FluView is published. For more information on pandemic flu, visit
the following websites or call the telephone numbers provided.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
www.flu.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov
1.800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
inquiry@cdc.gov/h1n1flu
Michigan Department of Community Health
www.michigan.gov/prepare
Calhoun County Public Health Department
190 E. Michigan Ave., Suite A100
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: 269-969-6370
Fax: 269-966-1489
Multilingual Resources for Individuals who do not Speak English
http://www.kdheks.gov/H1N1/H1N1_multilingual.htm
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