Novel H1N1 Flu Information

Do Not Delay Giving the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has been requested to clarify concerns about lack of protection from the flu if one gets the influenza vaccine early in the season.  A review of the literature indicates that if a person demonstrates a strong initial immune response to the influenza vaccine, the response will last throughout the season and likely up to one year.  This is also true for children and elderly adults.  

There is no reason to delay seasonal influenza vaccination. 

ADHS strongly recommends that the following individuals get the SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE as soon as possible.

·        Pregnant women

·        Persons aged 50 years and older

·        Children aged 6 months to 18 years

·        All those at risk for complications to influenza

·        Those with close contact with individuals at risk

·        Those who wish to receive the vaccine

ADHS strongly recommends that the following individuals get the 2009 H1N1 INFLUENZA VACCINE as soon as it becomes available.

·        Pregnant women

·        Caregivers and household members of  infants <6 months old

·        Persons aged 6 months to 24 years

·        People ages 25-64 who are have chronic health disorders and compromised immune systems such as chronic lung, heart, or metabolic disease (including diabetes)

·        Healthcare workers and emergency medical services personnel

ADHS Releases Guidance Documents to help Businesses & Employers plan for this year's flu season.

Planning Guidance

Response Guidance

Health Disparities & the Novel H1N1

 Officials Find Swine Flu Hits Minorities Harder

AzPHA's Novel H1N1 Preparedness Workshop Video

 The Video is now available for viewing online, click here.

Click here to see the presentation slides.

Employers prepare for flu pandemic

Government, businesses and non-profits brace for busy flu season as health experts worry about absenteeism of nearly 40%

by Betty Beard - Jul. 29, 2009 12:00 AM
The Arizona Republic

 To Read this article visit:  http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/business/articles/2009/07/29/20090729biz-swineflu0729.html

Thank you to all of the following for participating in our workshop, check back soon for the slides-

 Emergency Preparedness

Important Links for more information:

healthyamerica.org

Ready.gov

justincasearizona.com

WeArePublicHealth.org

GetReadyforFlu.org

CDC.gov