H1N1 (Swine) Flu

A single shot of swine flu vaccine protects healthy adults within eight to 10 days.  The vaccine is now available in CT to everyone. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Groups who have priority for the vaccine are very different from seasonal flu and based on experience by public health officials.  Download the latest vaccine recommendations from the CT Department of Public Health.  The risk of infection is highest for younger age groups, in the following order of priority.

• Pregnant women
• People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months
• Health care and emergency services personnel with direct patient contact
• Children 6 months thru 4 years of age
• Children 4 through 18 years of age who have chronic medical conditions

Now that the demand for these groups is met, the vaccine is available for everyone.  

RESOURCES:

• CT Department of Public Health Fluwatch page.  Phone 860.509.7270
• Centers for Disease Control H1N1 Information 

                     See below for guidance on Triage Algorithm for Adults 

                      With Influenza-Like Illness

                     Tamiflu information from CDC

                     Twitter from CDC links latest provider education and number of 

                     cases nationwide.

                     Video Q&A on You Tube with information targeted to the public

• Hartford Hospital Physicians Toolkit for H1N1
• VNA Flu Fighter on Twitter with the latest articles and information on seasonal flu and H1N1 as we find it
• VNA Community Healthcare web page on H1N1 flu. 
• EPA list of antimicrobials effective on hard surfaces.
• Reources for businesses (download PDFs below).