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H1N1 Influenza Update

It’s Up to YOU…Stop the Spread of the H1N1 Flu
Get Vaccinated Now!!!

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health will be offering free H1N1 vaccinations at the first “At Your Service Community Resource Fair,” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 25 at Victoria Gardens, 12505 North Main Street, in Rancho Cucamonga.


Free H1N1 flu clinics are being conducted in San Bernardino County in an effort to reach out to more local residents through schools, faith and community-based organizations. The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health officials urges residents who have not yet been vaccinated against the H1N1 virus to take advantage of the County’s free H1N1 vaccination campaign. Over 36,000 people die of flu related conditions every year in the United States. To reduce the spread of the H1N1 virus, get vaccinated now.

Now is a great opportunity to get the H1N1 Flu vaccine:

	Everyone six (6) months of age and older are eligible for the H1N1 vaccine.
	Children less than 10 years old need to get two doses of H1N1 vaccine approximately one month apart to maximize protection against the virus.

The Department of Public Health is partnering with the school districts, faith and community-based organizations to offer free H1N1 vaccinations to all County residents. Free vaccinations are available at the following sites:

Date	Time	City/Location	Address
March 23, 2010	2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Fontana, Citylink (Water of Life)	8440 Nuevo Ave., Fontana, CA 92335
March 25, 2010	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Victoria Gardens	12505 North Main Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
March 25, 2010	12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Morongo Basin Chapter American Red Cross	58923 Business Center Dr., Yucca Valley, CA 92284
March 29, 2010	6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Fontana, Lewis Library & Technology Center, Kindergarten Readiness Fair	8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335
April 3, 2010	12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	PACE Center	324 North Palm Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
April 10, 2010	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Center for Employment Training Health Fair	1430 Cooley Court, San Bernardino, CA 92408
April 29, 2010	11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Fontana Community Assistance Program Resource Fair	Jesse Turner Center 15556 Summit Ave. Fontana, CA 92336
May 26, 2010	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	May Day Homeless Health and Service Event	Barstow College 2700 Barstow Rd. Barstow, CA 92311

Appointments are required at the following Public Health clinics to receive the H1N1 vaccine. To make an appointment, call 1 (800) 722-4777.

City	Date	Address	Time
Hesperia	Monday - Friday	16453 Bear Valley Road Hesperia, CA 92345	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ontario	Monday - Friday	1647 Holt Blvd. Ontario, CA 91764	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Redlands	Monday - Friday	800 East Lugonia Ave. Suite F Redlands, CA 92373	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Barstow	Thursdays	303 E. Mt. View St. Barstow, CA 92311	9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Only the following clinic is available on a walk-in basis:

San Bernardino

Monday - Friday

351 N. Mt. View Ave. Room 102 San Bernardino, CA 92415

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The H1N1 flu vaccine will not be provided at the following Public Health Clinics:

	Big Bear
	San Bernardino (799 Rialto Ave.)

As of Monday, March 8, 2010, the following deaths were reported to the California Department of Public Health: 45


The 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines are showing similar safety profiles as seasonal flu vaccines, which have very good safety track records.
 

	Vaccines used in the United States are extremely safe, thanks to careful licensing procedures; advances in medical research; and ongoing review by doctors, researchers, and public health officials.
	Over the years, hundreds of millions of Americans have received seasonal flu vaccines.
	Millions of people have safely received the 2009 H1N1 vaccine.
	The most common side effects following flu vaccinations are mild, such as soreness, redness, tenderness or swelling where the shot was given.
	The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are closely monitoring for any signs that the vaccine is causing unexpected adverse events and are working with state and local health officials to investigate any unusual events.
	The best way to understand vaccine safety and effectiveness is to access reliable evidence-based information. The following resources can help you in learning the facts: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/immunize/Pages/VaccineSafety.aspx http://www.whyichoose.org/vaccinesafety.html#question1

	Symptoms of H1N1 Influenza are similar to the common seasonal flu, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Vomiting and diarrhea have also have been reported among people who have H1N1 Influenza.
	People with the H1N1 Influenza virus should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and possibly for up to seven (7) days following illness onset.
	Children may potentially be contagious for longer periods of time. http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/h1n1flufaqs/Pages/H1N1fluFAQs.aspx

Everyday steps to protect your health and lessen the spread of this virus:

	If you are sick, stay home
	Wash your hands often with soap and water. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
	Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
	Visit http://www.sbcounty.gov/evocRecovery.asp to learn more about preparing yourself and your family.

For the most up-to-date information on H1N1 or seasonal influenza, visit the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health website at www.sbcounty.gov/dph, or call
800-782-4264. Other useful resources are also available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website at http://www.flu.gov/ .

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Hotline Update: (888) 865-0564
The CDPH recorded hotline has added H1N1 messages in multiple languages. The call center can answer questions in five languages in addition to English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian. The hotline operators are available, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.