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Flu Shot Clinic Update
Due to vaccine shortages, and clinic cancellations, we can no longer provide a current, accurate list of the latest clinics in Central New York.

For information about clinics in your area, visit the links below:

Cayuga County

Chenango County

Cortland County

Jefferson County

Madison County

Oneida County

Onondaga County

Ontario County

Oswego County

Seneca County

Tompkins County

Schools offering H1N1 vaccine clinics
Latest Flu News
Onondaga County still waiting for H1N1 vaccine for students
9,000 students have registered for H1N1 vaccinations since Onondaga County began registration on Wednesday, but the County Health Department is still waiting for the vaccine. Video Video
Poll finds swine flu vaccine hard to find
A new national poll found that only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it.
Orderly approach to swine flu shots in Europe
In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine and doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls.
WHO: Swine flu virus is top strain worldwide
The World Health Organization's flu chief said the swine flu virus has now become the predominant flu strain worldwide.

Flu Outbreak Around the World
Three year-old Hannah Rood receives an H1N1 vaccination during a drive thru H1N1 vaccination clinic at Doctor's Medical Center November 5, 2009 in San Pablo, California. Hundreds of people lined up for hours to receive a free H1N1 vaccine as California public health officials say that shortages of the H1N1 vaccinations may make it imopssible to vaccinate all of the people at risk of contracting the H1N1 flu. County health agencies across California have received less than 45% of the vaccines ordered (Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)

Swine Flu Sparks Concern

67 Photos - Updated 11/06 7:43 pm

The number of confirmed cases continues to rise in the U.S. and around the world.

Clinic Administers H1N1 VaccinationsH1N1 Flu Cases On The Rise In AfghanistanHospitals To Offer H1N1 Vaccines In South KoreaSwine Flu Vaccinations Get Under Way In Germany




Health Department Contact Information
Onondaga Co. Health Dept. 1-315-435-5752
Cayuga Co. Health Dept. 1-315-253-1157
Cortland Co. Health Dept. 1-607-753-5200
Madison Co. Health Dept.  
Oneida Co. Health Dept. 1-315-798-6400
Oswego Co. Health Dept.  
Tompkins Co. Health Dept.  
NYS Health Department 1-800-808-1987

Commercial Flu Shot Clinics
This online Flu Clinic Locator allows New Yorkers to easily search by zip code for nearby public seasonal flu vaccination clinics. Click here
 
Here are links to store flu shot clinics planned:
Walgreens Flu Clinic
CVS Flu Clinics
Kinney Drugs Flu Clinics
Rite Aid Flu Clinics
Target Flu Clinic
Price Chopper Flu Clinics
What is H1N1 Flu?

What is H1N1 (swine) flu? An influenza virus, similar to the strains that impact many people during the winter months. Flu viruses also infect many other animals and mammals, as well as birds, and this strain causes a respiratory disease in pigs. It is related to human viruses, but influenza tends to stay in its own "host" species.

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Flu symptoms
Symptoms - The symptoms of H1N1 Influenza are similar to symptoms of regular human flu.
  1. Fever
  2. Cough
  3. Sore Throat
  4. Body Aches
  5. Headache
  6. Chills
  7. Fatigue
  8. Diarrhea
  9. Vomiting
Spreading the Virus - How do I keep from spreading H1N1 Flu?
  1. Limit contact with others
  2. Stay home from work or school
  3. Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing
  4. Wash your hands
Warning Signs - Seek urgent medical care if you experience any of the following.
  1. In Children
    • Fast breathing, trouble breathing
    • Bluish skin color
    • Flu-like symptoms improve but return with fever and worse cough
    • Fever with rash
    • Irritability that keeps the child from wanting to be held
    • Not waking up or not interacting
  2. In Adults
    • Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
    • Chest or abdomen pain or pressure
    • Sudden dizziness
    • Confusion
    • Severe or persistent vomiting
Prevention - What should you do to keep from getting the virus?
  1. Wash your hands
  2. Drink plenty of fluids
  3. Eat nutritious food
  4. Manage your stress
  5. Plenty of sleep
  6. Be physically active
  7. Antiviral drugs (prescription medicines)
  8. Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
  9. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth
  10. Avoid close contact with sick people

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