Flu Prevention Measures

Gert Vaccinated: Get Seasonal Flu Vaccine Right Now

Don't Spread It: Wash Hands, Cover Coughs, Stay Home if Sick

Stay Informed and be Prepared
 

 WEBCAST - H1N1 Disease and Vaccine in Maryland Update - What Heathcare Providers Need To Know
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The H1N1 (Swine) Flu Vaccine Has Arrived in Maryland

    Limited amounts of vaccine have arrived at doctor’s offices, clinics and Local Health Departments across the state. More vaccine will arrive in the weeks ahead.  Make plans now to get vaccinated.
     
    As more vaccine arrives it will be available to the public at selected locations. Please continue to check this page for vaccine availability at Local Health Departments, schools, clinics and pharmacies.
  1. The current target groups to receive the H1N1 (Swine) Flu vaccines are:
     
    • Pregnant Woman
    • Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
    • Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
    • All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
    • Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza
  2. If you are in one of these groups, call your health care provider to find out if vaccine is available,
  3. Or, click here to check your Local Health Department’s vaccination schedule.

 

H1N1 (Swine) Influenza Vaccine Provider Pre-registration

 

The Common Sense H1N1 (Swine) Flu Checklist

If you have a Flu-Like Illness Including:

  • Fever of 100ºF (37.8ºC) or higher and,

  • Cough or Sore Throat

  • A healthy individual who is mildly sick should stay home and recover unless you develop Emergency Warning Signs (see below)

  • If you are at risk for serious health complications or have concerns, contact your health care provider

  • Always call your health care provider before you visit

 

Emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

IN CHILDREN Children

  • Fast breathing or trouble breathing
  • Bluish skin color (for fair tones) and grayish skin color (for darker tones)
  • Not drinking enough fluids
  • Not waking up or not interacting
  • Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
  • Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
  • Fever with a rash

IN ADULTS

  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Pain or pressure in the chestAdults or abdomen
  • Sudden dizziness or confusion
  • Severe or persistent vomiting
  • Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough