H1N1 (Swine) Flu
Currently Available!
H1N1 (Swine) Flu shots are now available at all PharmaHealth Pharmacy locations. Both intranasal and injectable vaccinations are available.
H1N1 vaccines will be administered on a walk-in basis. Please arrive between 9:00am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday or between 9:00am – 12:30pm on Saturday to receive your H1N1 flu vaccine.
Available only to those 12 years and older. Intranasal vaccine will be administered to all qualified individuals between the ages of 12-49 years old. The injectable vaccination will be available for those individuals over 50 years old.
What is 2009 H1N1 (swine flu)?
2009 H1N1 (sometimes called “swine flu”) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.
Signs And Symptoms
• Fever*
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Runny/Stuffy Nose
• Body Aches
• Headache
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Sometimes Vomiting and Diarrhea
*Note: Not everyone with the flu will have a fever
How does 2009 H1N1 virus spread?
Spread of 2009 H1N1 virus is thought to occur in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something – such as a surface or object – with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
What should I do if I get sick?
If you get sick with flu-like symptoms this flu season, you should stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. Most people with 2009 H1N1 have had mild illness and have not needed medical care or antiviral drugs.
However, some people are more likely to get flu complications and they should talk to a health care provider about whether they need to be examined if they get flu symptoms this season.
Emergency Warning Signs
(You should seek immediate medical attention)
In Children
• Fast/Trouble breathing
• Bluish skin color
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Not waking up or not interacting
• So irritable they don’t want to be held
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
• Fever with a rash
In Adults
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or persistent vomiting
Who is at High Risk For Developing Flu-Related Complications?
- Children under 5 years old (especially those under 2 years old)
- Adults over 65 years old
- Pregnant women
People who have any of the following conditions:
- Asthma
- Neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions
- Chronic lung disease (COPD, cystic fibrosis, etc)
- Heart, Blood, Endocrine, Kidney, Liver, or Metabolic disorders
- Weakened immune systems (HIV/AIDS, cancer, those on chronic steroid treatment)
For more information on the H1N1 (Swine) Flu, please visit the Centers for Disease Control’s website: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm#d or contact your health care provider.
