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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

Onondaga CountyCayuga CountyTompkins County

BaldwinsvilleCato-Meridian CentralDryden Central

East Syracuse-MinoaSouthern CayugaIthaca

Fabius-Pompey
Lansing Central

Fayetteville-ManliusCortland CountyNewfield Central

Jamesville-DeWittCortland CityTrumansburg Central

Jordan-ElbridgeHomer

LaFayetteMarathon

Liverpool
Oswego County

Marcellus CentralOneida Countylate Nov. or early Dec.

North SyracuseWhitesboroannouncement 

Onondaga CentralSauquoit Valleyexpected

Skaneateles New Hartford

Syracuse


Tully


West Genesee


Westhill






* Residents of Onondaga County should visit their school's website

to schedule an H1N1 flu vaccine.
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Second wave of H1N1 may be over
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Flu Outbreak Around the World
T.C. Weber receives his H1N1 shot at the Delany Medical Center on November 11, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The medical center has experienced higher than average interest in the shots as they have supplies of both the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine. Due to limited supplies and nationwide concern over the flu, the web browser Google unveiled a new service yesterday which will assist people in finding the closest places to receive their seasonal and H1N1 flu shots. (Spencer Platt, Getty Images)

Swine Flu Sparks Concern

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