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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

 

RESOURCES: 

  • 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).


Triage Algorithm for Adults with Flu-like SymptomsTriage Algorithm for Adults with Flu-like Symptoms
PDF Document, 33 kB

Department of Public Health: Protect Your Business from H1N1Department of Public Health: Protect Your Business from H1N1
PDF Document, 1926 kB

Department of Homeland Security: H1N1 Preparedness GuideDepartment of Homeland Security: H1N1 Preparedness Guide
PDF Document, 3834 kB

CT Department of Public Health: Pandemic Influenza- What Businesses Can DoCT Department of Public Health: Pandemic Influenza- What Businesses Can Do
PDF Document, 106 kB

CDC Advisory: Key Issues for Clinicians Concerning Antiviral Treatments for 2009 H1N1CDC Advisory: Key Issues for Clinicians Concerning Antiviral Treatments for 2009 H1N1
PDF Document, 24 kB


Staying home with the flu protects others
Staying home with the flu protects others