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Health Department
H1N1
The 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak is the first pandemic of the twenty-first century and the first pandemic in forty years. To view the Rock Island and Scott County Weekly Update click on the date you wish to view:
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September 28, 2009
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February 24, 2010The Rock Island and Scott County Health Departments are currently making plans for the fall flu season, and the return of both the new H1N1 Flu and the regular seasonal viruses. It is important to raise awareness now, because prevention is the best medicine.
H1N1 Flu Tips:
The H1N1 flu virus appears to be spread from one person to another just like the seasonal flu. This virus is spread by germs from coughing and sneezing or germs on your hands. As with seasonal flu, individuals and families can do several simple things to prevent infection and stop the spread of disease:
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. If you have no tissue handy, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick.
- The H1N1 flu vaccine is not yet available. The H1N1 vaccine will not protect against seasonal flu, so it is important to get a seasonal flu shot. The H1N1 flu vaccine will be given as a separate shot when it becomes available.
The symptoms of H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.
The CDC’s priority populations to be vaccinated are:
- Pregnant women
- Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
- Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
- All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
- Persons aged 25 through 64 years of age who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza
H1N1 flu vaccine is currently being developed and clinical trials have begun. When an H1N1 flu vaccine is ready…
- It may be available in mid-October to late fall
- It may require a 2 shot series in addition to your regular flu shot
- The new H1N1 vaccine will be FREE (administrative charges may apply)
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Rock Island, IL
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
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Health Department Program Links:
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Rock Island County
Health Department
2112 - 25th Avenue
Rock Island IL 61201
Phone: (309) 793-1955
Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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