H1N1 Influenza Information

• Children aged 6 months through 18 years of age
• Pregnant women
• People 50 years of age and older
• People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
• People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
• People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including health care workers, caregivers and household contacts
• Anyone wanting to reduce their chance of getting influenza

• Staying away from others when ill
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or a sleeve when you cough or sneeze
• Keep your hands clean – either by washing them with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand-cleaning product.

• H1N1 influenza vaccine is not meant to replace a seasonal influenza vaccine – it is meant to be used along with the seasonal vaccine.
• H1N1 flu vaccine is now open to everyone who wants it, including people who are:
  • Ages 25 to 64, without a medical condition
  • Over age 65
• People who are most at risk for complications from H1N1 influenza are strongly encouraged to seek vaccination. You are in a priority group for H1N1 vaccine if you are:
  • Age 6 months through 24 years, whether or not you have a medical condition
  • Age 25 years through 64 years, if you have a chronic medical condition that would put you at risk for complications
  • Pregnant
  • Working as a health care provider or as emergency medical services personnel
  • Living with or caring for children under 6 months of age

• Staying away from others when ill
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or a sleeve when you cough or sneeze
• Keep your hands clean – either by washing them with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand-cleaning product.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or a sleeve when you cough or sneeze
• Keep your hands clean – either by washing them with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand-cleaning product.