H1N1 vaccine available in NYC
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced yesterday that the first set of H1N1 flu vaccines would be available. Health workers and children are among the first who will get the vaccine. Read the press release here.
According to the press release, the nasal spray version is available now while the injectable vaccine and additional supplies of the nasal vaccine will arrive by the end of this month and continue through January.
To find out more about the flu, go to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's flu information website at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/flu/html/home/home.shtml. You can also find out where in NYC to get the flu shot.
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Posted 1 year ago
Riverside wrote
Flag as inappropriateWho should receive the new H1N1 vaccine?
As the H1N1 vaccine becomes available, people in these groups should receive it in addition to a seasonal flu vaccination:
* Pregnant women
* All health care workers
* Anyone 6 months through 24 years of age
* Anyone 25 through 64 years of age who has an underlying health condition that increases risk of complications
* Anyone who lives with or cares for children less than 6 months old
Visit this website for more information: Vaccine Info
Posted 1 year ago
cesar wrote
Flag as inappropriateAlso note, the current H1N1 vaccine form (nasal spray) has the weakened virus. The injection, available later, as far as I know, is inactive or dead.
So...for folks with underlying health problems, especially involving the immune system (for example: if you are taking medicine that suppresses your immune system) you should get the shot that is "inactive" or "dead".
Ask your doctor if you are unsure and double check with the person giving you the vaccine before they stick you!
Posted 43 weeks ago
davegs wrote
Flag as inappropriateI'd be cautious of the drug treatments for h1n1 after seeing the video of the girl who can't walk straight after getting the vaccine.
Posted 42 weeks ago
bote wrote
Flag as inappropriateThe H1N1 flu is most of the dangerous virus lately, but I heard that it affected the narconon northern California persons but now it is no problems .
Posted 32 weeks ago
bryanfuller wrote
Flag as inappropriatevery informative article, thanks for sharing with us.