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2009 Flu Information
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Introduction Welcome to flu.pittcountync.gov, your central location for seasonal and 2009 H1N1 information as it pertains to Pitt County. Having a central site makes it easier for you to remember one web address as opposed to dozens. The Pitt County Health Department and Pitt County Emergency Management continue to work closely with private health care providers, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, East Carolina University, Pitt County Schools, the North Carolina Division of Public Health, the business community, and others to manage the threat of 2009 H1N1 cases in our community. Thus far, most of the people who have developed this infection have experienced a mild case of the flu. However for those persons who are at highest risk for complications from the flu, this virus can result in more serious illness, including hospitalization and even death. 2009 h1N1 Vaccine Community Clinics The Health Department is offering the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccination Monday – Friday from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. while supplies last. The 2009 H1N1 flu shots are available for the following groups of people:
Note: the Health Department has expanded this criteria to include persons 65 and older with chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems. The Health Department has a large supply of the 2009 H1N1 FluMist® and will offer this vaccine to any healthy person age 2 years through 49 years. While the criteria for who can get the vaccine has been expanded, please be reminded that the following people are strongly encouraged to get the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccination:
There is no charge for the H1N1 vaccine and no appointment is needed. The Health Department is located at 201 Government Circle in Greenville, just off of Old Creek Road. After-school Clinics The Health Department is also offering the 2009 H1N1 FluMist® at several schools. These clinics will offer FluMist only. The clinics will be held after-school hours and are available for healthy persons ages 2 years to 49 years.
2009 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Community Clinics Please refer to this site for updated information concerning the Health Department's seasonal flu clinics. The Health Department is also offering seasonal flu vaccine Monday – Friday from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. This vaccine provides protection against seasonal flu only. Children ages 6 months through 18 years are eligible for free seasonal flu vaccine. For adults the cost of the seasonal flu shot is $20.00 and the seasonal FluMist is $30.00. Medicare Part B will be accepted as payment. No appointment is needed. Local seasonal flu clinics are available now. Visit http://www2.thecarolinascenter.org/fcf/FluClinicFinder.aspx for locations.
Key Flu Facts
Flu Symptoms
Who Should See a Doctor
Home Care for the Flu
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care You should seek medical care when you:
Protect Others from the Flu
2009 H1N1 Educational Materials H1N1 Flu: What do I need to know and do? – printable flyer (English / Spanish) H1N1: A Guide for Pregnant Women and Parents – printable flyer (English / Spanish) For local requests for printed educational materials and programs, contact the Pitt County Health Department at (252) 902-2422. Watch the Flu Mist video produced by the Office of Public Information. Watch the Flu Summit 2009 on PittTv online. Think the seasonal flu shot can give you the flu? Have this myth dispelled and see other flu facts and myths at http://www.immunizenc.com/FluFactsMyths.htm.
links to Other Important Information Businesses Updated Guidance for Businesses and Employers for the Fall Flu Season can be found at http://www.flu.gov/professional/business/index.html. Greenville Utilities: http://www.guc.com/h1n1.aspx Pitt County Industrial Development Commission: http://www.locateincarolina.com/flu.aspx
Childcare, Schools, Colleges and Universities Updated Guidance for Schools for the Fall Flu Season (includes guidance for childcare facilities, schools, and colleges/universities) can be found at http://www.flu.gov/professional/school/index.html. Pitt County Schools: http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/198710812153550263/site/default.asp?1987Nav=|&NodeID=133 East Carolina University: http://ao.ecu.edu/h1n1info/
Community and Faith Based Organizations H1N1 Flu: A Guide For Community and Faith-Based Organizations can be found at http://www.flu.gov/professional/community/index.html.
Healthcare Pitt County Memorial Hospital: http://www.uhseast.com/flu/ ECU Physicians: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/ecuphysicians/h1n1.cfm
Individuals and Families Information for individuals and families can be found at http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/index.html
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