Swine Flu (H1N1) Information
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State of Oregon Public Health Hotline 1-800-978-3040 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. This phone line is staffed by operators who can answer H1N1-related questions.
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Clackamas County will be hosting Saturday Second Dose Clinics. These clinics are open to anyone over 6 months old but are especially recommended for dayacre recipients, the elderly and youth under 10 who require two doses approximately 28 days apart to be fully protected against H1N1.
Here is the remaining schedule of clinics:
• Feb 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clackamas Town Center, 12000 SE 82nd Street, Clackamas, Suite 1093.
• Feb 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clackamas Town Center.
The Oregon City clinic is closed. These are located at Clackamas Town Center in a storefront adjacent to California Pizza Kitchen.
The Public Health division of Clackamas County's Department of Human Services is dedicated to keeping Clackamas County residents updated and informed about H1N1 flu.
Does my child need one dose or two?
It is recommended that children ages 6 months through 9 years receive two doses of H1N1 vaccine for greatest effectiveness.The actual immunity after one dose for school age children is 55% and almost 100% after the second. Younger children have lower immunity with the first dose.
Read the interim results of the study in a bulletin from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes for Health.
What should I do if I have the flu?
Refer to the Decision Chart to guide you in determining what you need to do based on your symptoms.
Refiere a la Tabla de Decisión para dirigirle en la determinación de lo que usted debe hacer basado en sus síntomas.
Where should I go to get vaccinated?
If you have not yet received the H1N1 vaccine, please:
- Call your doctor or health care provider to find out whether they have vaccine.
- If you have insurance but do not have a doctor, contact your insurance company by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
- If you are uninsured and don’t have a doctor or health care professional, please call 1-800-SAFE-NET.
- For information about where to get vaccine statewide, go to www.flu.oregon.gov.
Protect yourself! Prevent spread of flu
Remember, the best way to protect yourself and others is by taking these precautions:
- Cover your cough
- Wash your hands often
- If you believe you have flu-like symptoms, stay home
- Avoid bringing sick children to public places such as day care, schools and libraries
Identified priority populations
Those in previously identified priority groups are especially encouraged to get vaccine. They include.
- Pregnant women;
- health care workers and first reponders;
- persons aged 6 months to 24 years;
- parents or caregivers of infants under 6 months old and
- adults up to 64 years old with health conditions that pose high risk of complications from influenza.
