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Fight the Flu-Get Vaccinated
H1N1 vaccine is now widely available in Orange
County. More than 800.000 doses have been shipped to Orange County
providers from the California Department of Public Health to date
and the total number is expected to increase to one million doses in
January 2010.
With H1N1 vaccine supplies adequate to meet
demand, right now is a window of opportunity for more people to get
vaccinated for 2009 H1N1 flu. You and your loved ones are encouraged
to protect yourselves as you enter 2010 by getting vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
the California Department of Public Health recommend a three-step
approach to fighting the flu:
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Get vaccinated for both seasonal and H1N1 flu
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Take everyday preventive actions: cover coughs
and sneezes with your sleeve or a tissue; wash your hands often;
carry hand sanitizer with you and use it when you are not able
to wash your hands; avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth; and
stay at home if you are sick (avoid traveling with the flu)
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Use antiviral drugs correctly if your doctor
recommends them
Parents are encouraged to seek the second dose of
2009 H1N1 vaccine for their children who are younger than 10 years
old; the recommended interval between the first and second dose is
at least 28 days.
For more information on vaccine availability:
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Check with your medical provider
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Use the online flu vaccine locator
above
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Call the Health Care Agency’s Health Referral
Line at 1-800-564-8448
Link to
community clinics currently offering 2009 H1N1 influenza
vaccinations to members of the public
Health Care Agency Free 2009 H1N1 Flu
Vaccine Clinic
The Health Care Agency’s 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine clinic is
open to all Orange County residents interested in being
vaccinated who do not have access to H1N1 vaccine through
their medical providers. Reminder, children aged 6 months
through 9 years need two doses of H1N1 flu vaccine at least
28 days apart. Flu vaccinations are free and no appointment
is needed.
Flu clinic schedule
(walk-in, no appointment needed):
Monday through Friday
9:00am-11:45am and 1:00pm-4:30pm
Closed on legal holidays January 18, February 12 and
February 15, 2010
Clinic location:
County of Orange Health Care Agency
1725 W. 17th Street, Room 101J
Santa Ana, CA 92706 -
Map
Parking is free
For information call 1-800-564-8448 Monday through Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
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Updated: February 6, 2010
(To
correspond with CDPH reporting, cases will now be reported on
Tuesday for the previous week (Sunday through Saturday)
Please note we are no
longer tracking and reporting all hospitalized cases of Pandemic
H1N1. Below you will find information on ICU cases and deaths.
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Pandemic H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Cases in Orange County, CA |
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Severe (ICU and fatal)
cases* |
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223 |
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Fatal Cases
(confirmed/probable) |
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54 |
*Six severe cases, including four deaths,
were confirmed positive for influenza A but are not included
in the numbers above because sub-typing was not completed or
was inconclusive.
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H1N1 Press Releases
Board Updates
The Board of Supervisors is receiving status
updates regarding H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu). At their request, the Health
Care Agency is posting these updates (shown below).
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