Seasonal Flu, H1N1 Flu & Pneumonia Information
The H1N1 Public Inquiry Line
The New Hamphshire Department of Health and Human Services has announced the activation of the H1N1 Flu Public Inquiry Line. Residents may dial 2-1-1 for informaiton the the H1N1 flu vaccine or any other flu related questions.
Update on the H1N1 Vaccine
Posted December 22, 2009
We are currently in the final phase of the administration for the H1N1 flu vaccine. This includes members of the general public as well as people who met previously outlined criteria. If you would like to make an appointment for an H1N1 vaccine, please call 603-537-1300 to schedule an appointment.
Click Here to Learn More about the State of New Hampshire's vaccination distribution plan.
Click Here to Read about the H1N1 Vaccine Recall - December 15, 2009.
The 2009 H1N1 virus spreads from person to person through coughing, sneezing, and sometimes through touching objects contaminated with the virus.
Signs of 2009 H1N1 can include:
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Sore Throat
- Muscle Aches
- Chills
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
Vaccines are available to protect against the H1N1 flu. These vaccines are made just like seasonal flu vaccines. They are expected to be as safe and effective as seasonal flu vaccines. They will not prevent “influenza like” illnesses caused by other viruses. They will not prevent seasonal flu. YOU SHOULD ALSO GET SEASONAL FLU VACCINE, IF YOU WANT TO BE PROTECTED BY THE SEASONAL FLU.
The H1N1 vaccine comes in two forms. Inactivated vaccine is injected into the muscle, just like the annual flu shot. The other option is a live, intranasal vaccine (nasal spray). Patients not eligible for the nasal spray are pregnant patients, patients under the age of 2yrs or over the age of 49yrs, or people with asthma.
Who Should Be Vaccinated?
Groups recommended to receive 2009 H1N1 first are:
- Pregnant women
- Children 6mos – 4 years old
- People age 5 through 24 years old with underlying medical conditions
- Persons caring for or living with infants less than 6 months old (including partners of pregnant women)
- Health care workers and EMS with direct patient contact
Once the above population group has been vaccinated, the State of New Hampshire immunization program (NHIP) along with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) will call DMC and allow us to vaccinate the next group. Please understand that information will change frequently because of supply and demand. When DMC hears of any changes, we will immediately let our patient population know via this website.
As more vaccine becomes available, these groups should also be vaccinated:
- Adults 25 - 64yrs with underlying medical conditions
- Anyone from 6mos through 24 yrs of age.
Followed by:
- Healthy 25 – 64 yr olds
- Adults 65 yrs and older.
Children 6mos. through 9 yrs of age should get two doses of vaccine, one month apart from each other. Older children and adults need only one dose. This rule applies for both the injection and the nasal spray.
You should not get the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine if you have a severe life threatening allergy to eggs - or to any other substance in the vaccine. If you are moderately to severely ill you should wait until you recover before getting the vaccine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women can get the injectable H1N1 vaccine.
If you wish to learn more you can visit CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu or www.cdc.gov/flu
Click here for additional Swine Flu Information: 8 Things You Need to Know Now.
**Important Flu Update, as of December 15, 2009
Sanofi, one of the manufacturers of the H1N1 flu vaccine, today recalled 800,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine. This vaccine was designated for children ages 6 months to 25 months old. The recall has been initiated bacause there are potency issues with this batch of vaccine. It is important to note that the vaccine does not pose a danger to children; rather, it is not strong enough to be completely effective. Vaccines included in this recall were not administered at Derry Medical Center.
Children in this age group typically receive two doses of vaccine. If your child has received the first dose of the H1N1 vaccine, he/she will not need to be re-vaccinated with the first dose. Rather, Derry Medical Center has received a shipment of vaccine from another manufacturer, and will be administering second doses from this alternate source. This generally happens one month after the first dose.
If you have questions, please call our office. We are continuing our vaccination program, and are now making appointments for third tier patients.
Important Update on the Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Adult Seasonal Flu Clinics Re-Open
Posted November 19, 2009
We will be re-opening our seasonal flu clinics for adults only beginning on Tuesday, November 24. The seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be held at Derry Medical Center on:
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 AM to noon and from 1 PM – 4 PM
- Thursday evenings from 4 PM to 7 PM
(Please note: we will not be scheduling a flu clinic on Thursday, November 26 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday)
If you would like to schedule an appointment for a seasonal flu vaccination, please call 603-537-1300.
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