H1N1 (Swine Flu)
H1N1 vaccine now available to general public: Snohomish County supply sufficient to drop CDC restrictions
As of Dec. 10, the Snohomish Health District lifted all restrictions on administering H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine in Snohomish County. The small shipments of vaccine that arrived in Snohomish County in October had previously been available only to emergency healthcare workers and those at high risk of complications from H1N1 infection.
H1N1 vaccine is now available at Providence Physician Group clinics. Just call your provider's office to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine. To learn more, visit www.snocoflu.com or www.snohd.org.
H1N1 vaccines and children: H1N1 nasal spray vs. shot
Both the nasal spray (contains live virus) and the shot (contains inactivated virus) will be available at the clinics noted above. Please note that some people cannot get the attenuated nasal spray.
Who should consider getting a shot? Healthcare and emergency services personnel Pregnant women People who have contact with children under six months old People 6 months to 24 years old People 25 to 64 years old with chronic health conditions
| It is advised that you should not get the nasal spray if you are: Over 50 years old Pregnant Have asthma or lung disease Had one or more episodes of wheezing in the past year Have heart disease, diabetes or endocrine disorders Have cerebral palsy or seizure disorder Have a history of swallowing problems Have a weakened immune system, cancer or HIV Are on any medications that weaken the immune system
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Seasonal Flu At Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, we encourage you to call your doctor about getting seasonal flu shots or check local pharmacies for flu shot clinic dates. Who should get a seasonal flu shot? Children ages 6 months to 18 years Pregnant women People age 50 and older People with chronic medical conditions People who live in nursing homes People who live with or care for those at high risk for flu complications Health care and emergency services personnel People who want to reduce their chances of getting the flu
Should I get a seasonal flu shot, H1N1 or both?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) makes recommendations about who should get which shot. There are different target groups for seasonal flu shots and H1N1 shots. Seasonal flu and novel H1N1 vaccines may be administered on the same day if you fall into both categories. The H1N1 vaccine is not intended to replace the seasonal flu vaccine. It is intended to be used alongside seasonal flu vaccine.
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