H1N1 Flu

Staying informed and protecting your family against this year’s flu season is important as Californians must battle not only the seasonal flu virus but also the Novel H1N1 flu virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that you continue to receive the seasonal flu shot as early as possible and get the H1N1 flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available. Taking preventative measures such as washing your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water throughout the day and covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, can help prevent the spread of the virus. To learn more about this health pandemic, please access the following websites:

www.smhealth.org/swineflu
San Mateo County Flu Hotline: (650) 573-3927

http://flucliniclocator.org/
Vaccine locator

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention