H1N1 FLU INFORMATION AND LINKS

HDHHS information on Novel H1N1 Flu

H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Locations - City of Houston

• H1N1 vaccine locations
  • Acres Home Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery, 77091
  • La Nueva Casa De  Amigos Health Center, 1809 North Main, 77009
  • Lyons Health Center, 5602 Lyons, 77020
  • Magnolia Health Center, 7037 Capitol, 77011
  • Northside Health Center, 8523 Arkansas, 77093
  • Southwest WIC, 6400 High Star, 77074
  • Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, 4605 Wilmington, 77051

HDHHS is offering the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine (live attenuated intranasal) to healthy individuals ages 2-49 years of age. H1N1 vaccine is available on a first come, first serve basis. Pregnant women and children with underlying health conditions will be eligible for a very limited supply of the injectable H1N1 vaccine.

Use this link to find additional locations for seasonal flu and H1N1 flu shots in the Houston area

General Novel H1N1 Information

• Line list of H1N1 deaths
• Novel H1N1 fact sheet
• If you think you have Novel H1N1
• Taking Care of a Sick Person
• Returning to Work or School Guidance for Adults and Children with Seasonal or Novel H1N1 Influenza
• 2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu: What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season If You Are 65 Years and Older
• People at High Risk of Developing Flu-Related Complications
• American Medical Association has a website - where you can enter your symptoms and get advice about what to do

Vaccine Information

• Key Facts About 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine
• Novel H1N1 Flu Vaccine -FAQs
• Facts about the injectable Novel H1N1 vaccine
• Facts about the intranasal Novel H1N1 vaccine

Antiviral Information

• 2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu: What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs

Information for Businesses

• CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers To Plan and Respond to the 2009–2010 Influenza Season
• Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers
• Planning for 2009 H1N1 Influenza: A Preparedness Guide for Small Business

Information for Community and Faith-based Organizations

• H1N1 Flu: a Guide for Community and Faith-based Organizations
• Faith-Based & Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist 

Information for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

• Hand Hygiene presented in Sign Language
• Hand Washing
  • Provided by Health Information Translations
• Public Service Announcement
• Overview
• Signs & Symptoms
• How is it spread?
• Prevention
• Medications
• Caring for Someone Who Is Sick
• How Serious Is It?
  • Videos from DeafMD.org

Information for Early Childhood Programs

• CDC Guidance on Helping Child Care & Early Childhood Programs Respond to Flu during 2009–2010 Flu Season
• Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Child Care and Early Childhood Programs

Information for K-12 Schools

• CDC Guidance for State and local public health officials and school administrators for School (K-12) responses to influenza during the 2009-2010 school year with Texas-specific notes from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
• Preparing for Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools (K-12)

Information for Colleges and Universities

• Guidance for Responses to Flu for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year
• Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Institutions of Higher Education

Information for Clinicians

• Pediatric Supplement: Recommendations for use of antiviral medications for 2009 H1N1 influenza in children and adolescents
• 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women: Information for Healthcare Providers
• 2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Adults (>18 Years) With Influenza-Like Illness
• Decision Algorithm to Assist with Testing, Treatment, and Prophylaxis of Patients with Influenza
• Interim Recommendations for Clinical Use of Influenza Diagnostic Tests During the 2009-10 Influenza Season
• CDC Clinician Guidance

Information for Pharmacists

• CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message: Updated Pediatric Antiviral Dosing Syringe and Compounding Information for 2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu
• 2009-2010 Influenza Season: Information for Pharmacists

Information for Laboratories

• Laboratory testing protocol for the surveillance of 2009-H1N1 Influenza A Virus (Novel H1N1)
  effective August 31, 2009
• Download the H1N1 requisition form - for submitting samples to the HDHHS Laboratory

Information for People at High Risk

• 2009 H1N1 Flu and Seasonal Flu Information for People with Inflammatory Arthritis or Rheumatic Disease
• Pregnant Women
• Feeding your Baby: What Parents Should Know
• Adults with HIV Infection
• People With Cardiovascular Disease
• People with Cancer
• People With Diabetes
• People with Asthma
• Certain Health Conditions with Special Medical Challenges During Flu Season
• Emergency Planning Checklist – for Persons with Medical Needs Living at Home, Their Family Members, Guardians & Caregivers

Related Links

• www.texasflu.org - Texas Department of State Health Services information on Novel H1N1 Flu
• World Health Organization (WHO) global alert and response updates - disease outbreak news
• www.flu.gov - One-stop access to U.S. Government H1N1, avian and pandemic flu information.
• Vaccine myths www.flu.gov/myths/index.html

Downloadable Novel H1N1 Brochures

• BROCHURE: Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents
• “Take 3” Steps To Fight The Flu Trifold
• “Take 3” Steps To Fight The Flu Trifold Reversed
• “Take 3” Steps To Fight The Flu Trifold Spanish
• If You Have Diabetes, A Flu Shot Can Save Your Life [PDF]

Downloadable Novel H1N1 Flyers  

• FLYER: Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents
• Stop the spread of flu
• Why Didn’t I get my Flu Vaccine? Female
• Why Didn’t I get my Flu Vaccine? Male
• What To Do If You Get Sick
• Handwashing (English)
• El Lavado de las Manos (Spanish)
• Cover your Cough (English)
• Cúbrete al Toser (Spanish)

Novel H1N1 flu videos

• Dr. Persse video on H1N1, part one
• Dr. Persse video on H1N1, part two
• Handwashing
• Why Flu Vaccination Matters
• Sesame Street public service announcements  
• Texas Public Service Announcements :15
• Texas Public Service Announcements :30
• Texas Public Service Announcements :15 Spanish
• Texas Public Service Announcements :30 Spanish
• Dr. Cathy Troisi's presentation on Channel 8 on influenza - www.houston8.ning.com

Novel H1N1 Webcasts

• Webcast: Parents And Child Care Providers - Know What to Do About the Flu
• Webcast: Latest Information for Pregnant Women and New Moms

Novel H1N1 Podcasts

• Podcast: Take 3 Actions to Fight Flu
• Novel H1N1 Flu - Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace
• Things You Can Do to Stay Away from the Flu
• Novel H1N1 Flu and HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescent

This page last updated 11/20/2009 2:55 PM

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