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10/30/09 - 2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information
The vaccine for H1N1 has arrived in Solano County. The vaccine is available as the flu mist, the injection. and the preservative-free injection (for pregnant woman). Solano County is offering weekly H1N1 Vaccination Clinics throughout the county as the vaccine supply continues to be available. For information on dates and times when Public Health Clinics will be administering the H1N1 vaccine, please call 211, or check the Solano County website H1N1 information page: www.solanocounty.com
H1N1 Vaccines are available to SCC students and SCC employees at the Student Health Center. If you are interest in receiving this free vaccine to protect yourself from the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus, please contact the Student Health Center, Room 1409 at (707) 864-7163. Appointments are recommended. Donations are accepted. Preservative-free doses will also be available for pregnant women. Solano College will not have vaccine available for children.
Pandemic Education and Prevention Video from California Community Colleges (09/23/09)
Updates from California Department of Public Health Director, Mark B.Horton (08/25/09)
Health Advisories – 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
The Solano Community College District is taking steps to protect the health and welfare of our campus community, including faculty, staff, and students. This information is provided to you as a resource, and should not be used to replace medical advice or care. Please return to this page for regular updates and links to online resources.
2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu) flu is expected to cause infections about 8 weeks after the first day of classes (Aug. 19-Oct. 14). At that time a H1N1 vaccination should be available. The vaccine for seasonal flu should be available a few weeks earlier than the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine.
It is recommended that everyone take precautions to remain healthy and prevent the spread of 2009 H1N1 flu as well as seasonal flu.
- Stay informed – this website will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. If you do not have a tissue – cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Get the seasonal flu vaccine (available in late September).
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Viruses spread that way.
- Stay at home if you get sick. (Symptoms include: cough, sore throat, fever of 100 degrees F or over, body aches, nausea) Stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them until at least 24hours after you feel better and your fever is gone (without taking fever-reducing medication).
You are encouraged to develop a family emergency plan as a precaution. This should include storing a supply of food, medicines, alcohol-based hand sanitizer and other essential supplies.
PRIORITY FOR 2009 H1N1 VACCINE:
- Pregnant women
- Health care workers
- Caretakers/parents of children 0-6months age
- Children 6 months – 24 years of age
- Adults 25-64 years old with chronic health conditions (e.g. heart disease, diabetes)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- 1 – 800 – CDC-INFO www.cdc.gov
- California Department of Public Health:
1 – 888 – 865 – 0564 Spanish/English Mon-Fri 7am – 6pm and Sat-Sun 8am – 4pm www.cdph.ca.gov
Last Updated: October 13, 2009
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