UPDATED October 27, 2009: Unfortunately, our supplier, Sanofi Aventis, has informed us that our flu vaccine order will be greatly delayed. At this time we are advising our patients that are in need of a regular seasonal flu vaccine to obtain it through a vaccine clinic. We are not sure if or when we will receive any additional influenza vaccine.
We are not giving any of the (H1N1) or otherwise known as the Swine Flu Vaccine but rather the regular influenza vaccine that is given every year. We suggest that you contact Somerset Medical Center at 908-685-2200 or contact your pharmacist to get more information on where you might obtain the Swine Flu Vaccine should you be interested.
Remember, prevention is the key to any infection. Wash your hands regularly and see your doctor early if you believe that you are getting sick.
What are the signs and symptoms of the H1N1 virus in people? The symptoms of 2009 H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu, including 2009 H1N1 and have respiratory symptoms without a fever. Severe illnesses and deaths have occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.
Our office number is 732-356-3212 should you have any questions with regard to this or any other health issue.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE STATUS OF THE H1N1 FLU VIRUS PLEASE GO TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL WEB SITE AT: http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/
HERE YOU WILL FIND THE UPDATED STATUS OF THE PANDEMIC AND THE CDC'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
