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Flu Vaccine Information

Seasonal Flu and Pandemic Flu H1N1

California Department of Public Health Videos

H1N1 "Hands" :30

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Pandemic Flu H1N1 Information and Resources

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Pandemic Flu H1N1 News Releases

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Who Should Get A Seasonal Flu Vaccination?

All children aged 6 months to 18 years
Women who will be pregnant during the influenza season
Persons aged 50 years or older
Persons of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
Anyone who lives with or care for people at high risk for influenza-related complications, including household contacts
Health-care personnel

Provider Information

For more information about the current influenza season visit the www.cdc.gov/flu.
Flu related materials available at the California DPH website: http://www.getimmunizedca.org/
Recommendations for Using Antiviral Agents for Influenza (www.cdc.gov)

New Laws

Effective October 1, 2008, general acute care hospitals are required to offer influenza and pneumococcal immunizations to patients aged 65 years or older prior to hospital discharge California Health and Safety Code Section 120392.9.
Hospitals are required to provide influenza vaccines to all employees More…
California Thimerosal Law More…

Other Information

A fact sheet on influenza English Español

“Don't Let the Flu Catch You!” English Español

Non-Public Health Department flu clinics available at www.flucliniclocator.org

To receive a free copy of “Don't Let the Flu Catch You!” brochure on preventing colds and flu call (559) 445-3550.

Fresno County, California