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What is the 2009 H1N1?   The 2009 H1N1 (sometimes called “swine flu”) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health OrganizationExternal Web Site Icon (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of 2009 H1N1 flu was underway. 

Larimer County Health Department H1N1 Flu shot clinics

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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment announces that its last large H1N1 vaccination clinic for 2009 will take place on Monday, November 30, from 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds), Loveland. 

Both H1N1 shots or nasal spray will be available. 

Registration is required and will open Monday, November 23, 10 am, at  www.larimerflu.org. Registration on-line will be available at any time after 10 am Monday as long as time slots are available.

            Telephone registration at 970-670-6028 will also be available from 10 am – 4 pm on Monday through Wednesday for those without computer access or for those who wish to register in Spanish. The Health Department will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th, for the Thanksgiving holiday.  No staff will be available for telephone registration on these days.

H1N1 vaccinations from the Health Department are free.

            “This is the last H1N1 large vaccination clinic the Health Department will have in 2009,” said Dr. Adrienne LeBailly, director of the Health Department.  “Vaccine will continue to be distributed to other providers in Larimer County, and we think those amounts will increase in mid- to late December.”

 

Priority groups for this clinic are:
  • Pregnant women
  • Parents, household members, and/or caregivers of infants under 6 months old
  • Healthy people 6 months old through 24 years old
  • People 6 months old through 64 years old with underlying health conditions*
  • Healthcare workers and EMS providers

* Chronic Conditions include:

  • cancer
  • blood disorders
  • lung diseases (asthma, COPD)
  • diabetes
  • heart disease
  • kidney disorders
  • liver disorders
  • epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain or spinal cord injuries or developmental delays
  • muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis or other neuromuscular disorders
  • weakened immune system due to diseases such as HIV or AIDS, leukemia, or conditions from immune-suppressing medications
 
 
           

 

 

H1N1 at Colorado State University

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Colorado State University has had many cases of H1N1 influenza but fortunately only a very few have been serious enough to require hospitalization.  In late October the CDC begnn to release limited quantities H1N1 flu vaccine.  Because of the time it takes to produce a flu vaccine, the manufacturers were not able to put the H1N1 flu strain into the seasonal flu vaccine for this year; therefore, a separate vaccine has been produced and will be distributed this year. 
 
CSU intends to provide the vaccine to students, faculty and staff free of charge.  Because of the limited quantities initially, CSU Health Network is following CDC guidelines to provide flu vaccine to those with the most risk of significant illness if they become ill. 
 
CSU Health Network had their first mass clinic Saturday, November 14.  This was for high risk persons:
 

                Pregnant women

                Caregivers of children less than 6 months old

                Children/students 5-18 with chronic health conditions*

                Adults 19-64 with chronic health conditions*

 

*Chronic health conditions include:

·         cancer

·         blood disorders

·         lung diseases (asthma, COPD)

·         diabetes

·         heart disease

·         kidney disorders

·         liver disorders

·         epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain or spinal cord injuries or developmental delays

·         muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis or other neuromuscular disorders

·         weakened immune system due to diseases such as HIV or AIDS, leukemia, or conditions from immunity suppression medications

 CSU Health Network intends to have additional vaccine clinics as we receive more vaccine.  Eventually we will be able to provide it to all CSU students, faculty and staff but right now we will be prioritizing distribution based on CDC recommendations.

Seasonal flu

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Seasonal flu usually occurs every winter in the United States sometime between October and April.  The seasonal flu can be serious for some individuals and an average of 36,000 Americans die annually as a result of the flu.  Seasonal flu shots are highly recommended for certain high risk groups, especially anyone with a chronic health condition.  Due to the production of H1N1 flu vaccine this year, some manufacturers have been late in getting their seasonal flu vaccine to the public.  This is a delay, not a shortage, and it is estimated that eventually there will be enough seasonal flu vaccine for anyone who wants one.

H1N1 Vaccine Availablity

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CSU Health Network held a clinic on Saturday, Nov. 14 and administered H1N1 vaccine over 600 individuals who were identified by the CDC as being high risk for complications of H1N1 Influenza.  At this time we do not have enough vaccine to schedule another large clinic but we are encouraging at risk individuals to come to the immunizations department at CSU Health Network (Hartshorn Building) 9:00am to 12:00noon or 1:00pm to 4:00pm Monday through Friday to get the H1N1 vaccine.  The vaccine is free of charge.
 
We recommend you enter through the south side of the building (glass doors marked Ambulance Entrance) because the Immunizations department is right through those doors and then you will not have to walk through our clinic where there maybe sick students.

At risk individuals include:

                Pregnant women

                Caregivers of children less than 6 months old

                Children/students 5-18 with chronic health conditions*

                Adults 19-64 with chronic health conditions*

 

*Chronic health conditions include:

·         cancer

·         blood disorders

·         lung diseases (asthma, COPD)

·         diabetes

·         heart disease

·         kidney disorders

·         liver disorders

·         epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain or spinal cord injuries or developmental delays

·         muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis or other neuromuscular disorders

·         weakened immune system due to diseases such as HIV or AIDS, leukemia, or conditions from immunity suppression medications

CSU Health Network intends to eventually provide H1N1 flu vaccine to all CSU students, faculty and staff as it becomes available.  For those not in the priority category, please continue to check our website for updated information about the vaccine and it's distribution.

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