|
- Qvhd-Tips
- Disease & Conditions
- Report an illness
- Clinics, Screenings,
 and Programs
- Fairs, church events,fundraisers and othercommunity food events
- Safe Medication andSyringe Disposal
- Report a concern
- An Ounce of Prevention
|
2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule
Last Updated: April 12, 2010 4:00 PM
As spring emerges, the number of H1N1 flu cases in CT has subsided.
However, in the southeastern US and in the southern hemisphere, cases of
the H1N1 flu continue to appear. For now, all is quiet on the H1N1 front
in CT. But because H1N1 is a flu virus and flu viruses are
unpredictable, it is impossible to determine exactly what twists and
turns this virus will take.
The majority of flu viruses that have been circulating this season have
been the H1N1 virus. There is still an opportunity for you to receive
the H1N1 vaccination if you were not able to obtain one last fall. A
vaccination now will protect you into the next flu season when it is
expected that the seasonal flu shot will contain the H1N1 vaccine. For
those with chronic illnesses, those over 65 who were not able to get
this vaccine last fall, and for children who did not receive their
second dose, this may be an opportune time for you to get vaccinated.
The Centers for Diseases Control also suggests that getting an H1N1
vaccine may be a good idea if you are traveling south or out of the
country.
QVHD will be offering free H1N1 vaccinations at various health programs
throughout the spring. You can get a free H1N1 vaccination at the Hamden
Earth Day, April 24, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. located at the Hamden
Middle School or at the Bethany Earth Day, May 22 from noon until 3:30
p.m. located at the Bethany Town Hall. For more information on the H1N1
vaccine, call QVHD, 203 248-4528.
|
