H1N1 Vaccination Update
H1N1 influenza is expected to have a third wave come through
and with the availability of additional vaccines Cook County
is expanding their level of immunization. Persons young and old
are encouraged to get vaccinated for both seasonal influenza
and the novel H1N1 influenza.
Physician offices, pharmacies, hospitals and local clinics now
offer the H1N1 vaccine. Remember, Live Attenuated (nasal spray
vaccine) is approved for people from 2 through 49 years of age
who are not pregnant and do not have certain health conditions:
Example, pregnant women, people with long term health problems
and children from 6 month to 2 years of age should NOT receive
the LAIV (they should get the Flu shot).
Call 911 if these warning signs are present:
In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical
attention include:
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish or gray skin color
- Not drinking enough fluids
- Severe or persistent vomiting
- Not waking up or not interacting
- Being so irritable that the child does not want to
be held
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever
and worse cough
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical
attention include:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever
and worse cough
For further information, please
contact the Village of River Forest at 708.366-8500.
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