H1N1

H1N1 Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs.  Check the page below for specific H1N1 information and local clinic vaccination schedule.

EXPANSION OF PRIORITY GROUPS EXTENDS TO ALL

The Charles County Department of Health will be expanding distribution of the H1N1 vaccine as recommended by Maryland Governor O’Malley.  While the 5 target groups remain a priority, healthy adults and seniors will be added to those recommended to receive the H1N1 vaccine.  Groups available to receive the H1N1 vaccine are:
 

Pregnant women
Parents, household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza
Healthy adults
Seniors

February 2010 Clinics

H1N1 and Seasonal Vaccine Clinics

          H1N1 and Seasonal - At Department of Health

Tuesday              Feb. 2, 2010                                                        1PM-4PM

Wednesday        Feb. 3, 2010                                                        10AM-6PM

Friday                   Feb. 5, 2010                                                        10AM-5PM

Tuesday              Feb. 9, 2010                                                          2PM-6PM

Wednesday,       Feb 10, 2010                                                        10AM-6PM

Friday,                 Feb. 12, 2010                                                       10AM-5PM

Tuesday              Feb.16, 2010                                                         1PM-4PM

Wednesday        Feb. 17, 2010                                                       10AM-6PM

Saturday              Feb. 20, 2010                                                        0AM-2PM

Tuesday              Feb.23, 2010                                                          1PM-4PM

Wednesday        Feb. 24, 2010                                                        10AM-6PM

Friday                  Feb. 26, 2010                                                         10AM-5PM  

H1N1 VACCINE
What you Need To Know About the Nasal Spray Vaccine
What You Need To Know About the Injectible Vaccine
Provider Guidance

Swine Flu and You  Frequently asked questions regarding the Swine Flu.

What you can do now!  -  6 basic health suggestions to avoid the flu.

Information and world-wide tracking from the World Health Organization

FLU SCAM
Individuals are misrepresenting themselves as the Center for Disease Control (CDC) requesting that people fill out a "Personal Vaccination Profile."  This is a scam the CDC is NOT requesting profiles from citizens.  If you receive an email similar to the attached example delete it immediately.