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Cayuga County Flu Shot Clinic Schedule


Last Update: 10/14/2009 10:30 am
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For the latest list of flu shot clinics in Cayuga County, please click the link below:
http://co.cayuga.ny.us/hhs/doh/comingattract/index.htm

Any questions regarding the posted clinics below, you may call the Cayuga Co. Health Dept. at (315) 253-1560 or email cchealth@dfa.state.ny.us


Cayuga County has announced that they have run out of seasonal flu vaccine. Seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccine clinics will be announced soon.


Kinney Drugs announced they will conduct seasonal flu & pneumonia clinics in cooperation with Maxim Healthcare Services.  Clinic dates, times and locations are listed below.  For a complete listing of their flu clinics, visit their website at www.kinneydrugs.com or call your nearest Kinney Drugs. 

Latest Kinney Drug Clinics
3-Oct 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 62 Owasco St., Auburn (315) 252-9204
3-Oct 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 2085 Rt. 5 & 20, Seneca Falls (315) 568-4300
3-Oct 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 2783 NYS Rt. 31, Weedsport (315) 834-9020
6-Oct 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 130 Main St., Moravia (315) 497-9600
7-Oct 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 1057 Rt. 5 East, Elbridge (315) 689-6111
8-Oct 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 62 Owasco St., Auburn (315) 252-9204
9-Oct 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 2783 NYS Rt. 31, Weedsport (315) 834-9020
10-Oct 2:30 PM 6:30 PM 187 State St., Auburn (315) 255-0014
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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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