H1N1 Flu: It's Not Too Late to
Get Vaccinated
The Health Department has made significant progress toward providing H1N1 flu
vaccination to members of our community. Many individuals and organizations
provided time, equipment and facilities so the Health Department could offer five
large H1N1 flu vaccination clinics in the community. Many thanks go to our
community members.
Now is not the time to let down your guard. If you haven't already, it's time
to make use of an H1N1 vaccination
clinic!
Here are
some key points to remember:
H1N1 Flu Can be a Serious Disease: This new flu continues to circulate in our
community and in the world. We've already seen more flu illness than we would
normally see in a flu season, and "seasonal" flu has yet to be reported in our
community.
Protect Yourself: The best way to protect yourself, your family and the
community is to get vaccinated. H1N1 flu
vaccine is
safe and effective.
Take This Opportunity: H1N1 flu activity is on the decline right now,
but it could increase again any time. Many people still are susceptible because
they haven't been vaccinated, and
children
9 and younger need two
vaccinations. Now is the window of opportunity to
get more people vaccinated so we can try to prevent a third wave of the H1N1 flu pandemic.
The Vaccine Supply is Ample: H1N1 flu vaccine is available at many
pharmacies, through medical providers and through the Health Department's clinic
at
The Citadel
and the mobile H1N1 flu vaccination
clinic
provided in partnership with Peak Vista Community Health Centers.
Flu is Unpredictable: We've all seen it first hand. So we could see an increase in H1N1 flu disease again.
We will keep you posted through this Web site
and through our partners, including 2-1-1, United Way's Health and Human Services
phone line and the toll-free Colorado Help Line, (877) 462-2911.
Be sure to visit our
H1N1 flu page.