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H1N1 Vaccine Update

November 20, 2009

Cases-reported to the California Departmet of Public Health

	Confirmed Cases: 298
	Hospitalized: 138
	Deaths: 24

As of Monday, November 23, 2009, the H1N1 vaccine is available through limited appointments on a daily basis in the following clinics.
Please for an appointment call 1-800-722-4777:

City	Date	Address	Time
Hesperia	Monday - Friday	16453 Bear Valley Road Hesperia. CA 92345	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ontario	Monday - Friday	1647 Holt Blvd. Ontario, CA 91764	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Redlands	Monday - Friday	800 East Lugonia Ave. Suite F Redlands, CA 92373	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
San Bernardino	Monday - Friday	351 N. Mt. View Ave. Room 102 San Bernardino, CA 92415	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Barstow	Thursdays	303 E. Mt. View St. Barstow, CA 92311	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The H1N1 flu vaccine will not be provided at the following Public Health Clinics:

	Big Bear
	Fontana
	Joshua Tree
	San Bernardino (799 Rialto Ave.)

	Pregnant women,
	People who live with or care for infants younger than six (6) months of age,
	Anyone from six (6) months through 24 years of age,
	Anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system, and
	Health care and emergency medical personnel.

Children nine (9) years of age or younger will need two doses of the H1N1 flu shot or FluMist vaccine (one month apart), for complete immunizations. Individuals 65 years of age and older are not in the priority groups and will not be eligible to receive the vaccine at this time. If you are not in any of the categories above, the vaccine may be available at a later time. Please visit the Department of Public Health website, or call the number below for up-to-date information.

	Symptoms of H1N1 Influenza are similar to the common seasonal flu, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Vomiting and diarrhea have also have been reported among people who have H1N1 Influenza.
	People with the H1N1 Influenza virus should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and possibly for up to seven (7) days following illness onset.
	Children may potentially be contagious for longer periods of time.

Everyday steps to protect your health and lessen the spread of this virus:

	If you are sick, stay home and do not go to work or school. This is to keep from infecting others and further spreading the virus.
	Schools are encouraged to focus on early identification of sick students and staff, and to send them home.
	Parents and teachers should promote good cough and hand hygiene etiquette.
	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.
	Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
	Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick.
	Develop a family emergency plan as a precaution. This should include storing a supply of extra food, face masks and other essential supplies. Visit http://www.sbcounty.gov/evocRecovery.asp to learn more about preparing yourself and your family.

For the most up-to-date information on H1N1 or seasonal influenza, visit the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health website at www.sbcounty.gov/dph ,or call 1 (800) 782-4264 other useful resources are also available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website at http://www.flu.gov/ .

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Hotline Update: (888) 865-0564
The CDPH recorded hotline has added H1N1 messages in multiple languages. The call center can answer questions in five languages in addition to English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian. The hotline operators are available, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.