Flu Fighters | St. Clair County Health Department


	Beginning January 2010, H1N1 vaccinations are available free of charge at the St. Clair County Department Main Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am until 4:30pm. No appointment is needed. Late clinic hours will also be available on February 4 and 18 from 8am to 6:30pm. *Any St. Clair County resident can receive the H1N1 vaccination. This includes: People 65 years of age and older Pregnant women Household contacts and caregivers of infants younger than 6 months Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel All individuals six months through 24 years of age Individuals 25 through 64 years of age who have medical conditions associated with higher risk of complications from influenza. No appointment is necessary and there is no charge for the vaccine. We are located at 3415 28th Street in Port Huron. Any child under the age of 10 may receive his/her required second dose if it has been at least 28 days since the first dose. Please bring proof of the first vaccination.* Yes! The St. Clair County Health Department has developed a Mobile H1N1 Immunization Team that will provide free, on-site H1N1 vaccinations for county businesses and organizations. The mobile, on-site service is available after hours and weekends and can be tailored to meet individual business and community needs. Registered Nurses from the Health Department will administer the vaccine. For more information and to schedule an on-site vaccination clinic, contact Margaret Sturgis, RN, at the Health Department at (810) 987-5300 x 1546. The H1N1 influenza is still circulating within our community. As of mid-November, an estimated 47 million Americans have had 2009 H1N1 influenza with approximately 213,000 hospitalizations and 9,820 deaths. There is no way to accurately predict the course of the infection epidemic. Right now is a window of opportunity for more people to get H1N1 vaccination to protect against a possible third wave of disease. Along with everyday preventive actions such as frequent hand washing, vaccination is the best way to prevent infection. Remember, even though influenza activity has declined in recent weeks, many persons remain unprotected and additional cases, hospitalizations and deaths are expected to occur this season. There are still four months of flu season remaining! Wash your hands often with soap and water. When soap and water are not readily available, use a 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer Cover your cough and sneeze Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Teach your child to take these steps too Stay home when you are sick or have flu symptoms, and up to 24 hours after your fever is gone Get a seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccine for yourself and your child. The seasonal flu vaccine does not protect against the H1N1 flu Frequently clean commonly shared surfaces such as doorknobs, desks, phones, etc. Stay informed with the latest St. Clair County H1N1 Flu Information The H1N1 flu is a new flu strain of combined swine flu, avian flu and human flu viruses that cause a respiratory infection of the nose, throat and lungs. It can spread quickly between people and there is little immunity. H1N1 symptoms are similar to the seasonal flu. An infected person spreads the virus by coughing, sneezing or touching others and objects. Anyone who touches a contaminated surface and then touches their eyes, nose or mouth may become infected. People can be contagious 24 hours before the onset of symptoms. State of Michigan H1N1 Information CDC H1N1 Information Vaccine Information Statements H1N1 Flu Shot H1N1 Nasal Spray