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607-274-6609

Update:
January 13, 2010

H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Continue

Typical Flu Season — January through March

H1N1 Vaccine at area pharmacies | Everyday Prevention
Overseas Travel | National Updates | Links

H1N1 vaccination clinics continue for all Tompkins County residents

The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) provided 1,268 H1N1 vaccinations at community clinics and at the Health Department last week. To date TCHD provided 6,662 H1N1 vaccinations to Tompkins County residents.   

Anyone 6 months of age and older may receive the H1N1 vaccination. Clinics will be held at the Department and at Lifelong during the coming weeks. H1N1 vaccinations are free.

Date(s) Place Time Notes
Jan. 13, 15
Jan. 19, 22		 TCHD
401 Harris Dates Dr.		 Call for times Appointment necessary
call 607-274-6609
Thursday, January 21  Lifelong (Ithaca)
119 W. Court St.		 9:00 am–12:00 pm  Walk-in – Open to the public 

Typical Flu Season – January through March

Flu activity in New York State and in our region is currently below the activity level in late fall, but in some areas is still higher than normal for this time of year. Most of the flu circulating now is H1N1. TCHD expects the activity to pick up in our area as students return from winter break. This is the typical pattern in Tompkins County. Those who have been ill with the flu have experienced lost work and school days due to the flu and to secondary infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia and ear infections.

TCHD along with the New York State Department of Health and the CDC encourages everyone to get a H1N1 vaccination. There is concern that there could be a possible third wave of H1N1 flu; vaccination is the best protection.

There are other opportunities to receive the H1N1 vaccination. Some local providers and pharmacies have the vaccine. Call ahead to check availability.

 

H1N1 vaccine at area pharmacies

Flu Locator icon

To locate an area pharmacy that is providing the vaccine go to www.flu.gov. Enter your zip code in the area “Flu Locator,” hit the “go” button and a list of pharmacies will appear. Check frequently for updates. When pharmacies receive the vaccine, they may vaccinate anyone above the age of six months.

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Everyday Steps to Prevent Flu

Remember that every day steps to  prevent H1N1 flu and seasonal flu go a long way in staying healthy and preventing the spread of disease:

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after it’s used and wash your hands.
  • Cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow if a tissue is unavailable or a cough or sneeze comes up quickly.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth since germs can spread that way.
  • If you have influenza-like-illness (fever greater than a 100◦F with cough or sore throat) stay at home for at least 24 hours after your fever goes away, without using any fever-reducing medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)

Overseas Travel

Those people traveling overseas should check the Centers for Disease Control web site. There are some countries, particularly in Asia that are screening travelers for influenza-like illness. For CDC travel updates, visit http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/novel-h1n1-flu.aspx.

National updates from the CDC

For current information on H1N1 activity, reports of influenza-like illness (ILI), hospitalizations, deaths and more both nationally and by region, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/update.htm. Updated Fridays.

Seasonal flu and H1N1 flu Web sites:

  • Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) – www.tompkins-co.org/flu
  • New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) – www.nyhealth.gov
  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC) – www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu 

blank TCHD Flu Hotline: 607-274-6609

 

 

Tompkins County Health Department 401 Harris B Dates Drive - Ithaca, New York 14850
Alice Cole, R.N.,M.S.E - Public Health Director 
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