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Last Updated: 02/25/10
St. Johns County Health Department and our partners are actively monitoring the current flu situation and are following the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). St. Johns County Health Department is diligently working to best protect the community from H1N1 influenza (“Swine Flu”). H1N1 Swine Flu is a novel strain of influenza made up of genes from swine, avian, and human influenza viruses. Since it is new, most people do not have any immunity to this flu virus.
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For local information on H1N1 Swine Flu and vaccine availability, please call St. Johns County Health Department at 904-825-5055.
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*as vaccine is available*
Anyone that want to be vaccinated now can. St. Johns County Health Department is now able to offer H1N1 Swine Flu vaccinations to the general public, while supplies last.
Individuals that are at the highest risk for complications resulting from H1N1 Swine Flu include:
- Pregnant women
- Children and young adults from 6 months to 24 years of age
- Family and caregivers of children less than 6 months of age
- Healthcare workers and emergency services personnel
- People with underlying health conditions such as asthma or diabetes and those who are immunosuppressed
Follow these tipes to prevent the spread of flu:
- Cough/sneeze into your elbow, sleeve, or a disposable tissue
- Wash your hands well and often
- Stay home if you are sick (at least 24 hours after fever is gone)
- Take time to get vaccinated!
Individuals interested in volunteering with the St. Johns County Medical Reserve Corps can register with the State Emergency Responders and Volunteers of Florida at www.ServFL.com
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Healthcare Providers in St. Johns County interested in registering as an H1N1 vaccine Point of Dispensing (POD) once vaccine becomes available should contact Martha Wagaman at the St. Johns County Health Department at 825-5055 x 1122.
St. Johns County has formed a multi-agency Incident Management Team to direct the 2009 H1N1 Flu Campaign. Situation Reports can be viewed by clicking on the “St. Johns County Situation Report” button below.
