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H1N1 Immunization Q&A
Department of Health
Who should get vaccinated
against H1N1 Flu?
H1N1 vaccination is now recommended for ALL New Yorkers over 6 months of
age, not just those in the initial priority groups. This includes senior
citizens age 65 and older.
Am I eligible to get the H1N1 Flu vaccination?
Yes. New York State is now making the vaccine available to ALL New
Yorkers. During the first phase of New York’s statewide vaccination
campaign, when supplies of vaccine were limited, the State designated the
H1N1 vaccine for priority groups considered at highest risk of serious
illness and complications from the flu and those at risk of transmitting
the flu to vulnerable individuals. Now that there is an adequate supply of
vaccine, the State has expanded access to the vaccine to ALL New Yorkers.
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET VACCINATED!
The H1N1 flu season is far from over. H1N1 flu activity is still
widespread in New York State. Typically, the most flu activity occurs from
January through March, and the flu season runs until May. Getting
vaccinated now will provide protection for you against H1N1 flu for the
rest of the season this winter and spring.
The H1N1 vaccination is safe
The H1N1 vaccine will NOT make you sick, but the flu WILL. Like the
seasonal flu vaccine, the H1N1 vaccine has a very good safety record. Most
people who receive the H1N1 flu don’t experience any symptoms afterwards;
some feel a temporary mild soreness in the arm. The nasal spray vaccine is
also safe, effective, and easy to use.
Where can I get the vaccine?
The vaccine is available from many health care providers, community health
centers, and now pharmacies. Check www.flu.gov to see if any vaccine
clinics are scheduled at retail outlets near you.
Lewis County Public Health is offering H1N1 flu vaccination for all
people, ages 6 months old and up, at every regularly scheduled
immunization clinic. These clinics are held every Tuesday morning from 9am
to 10:30pm and the first and third Wednesday of every month from 3pm to
5pm at the Public Health office. No appointment is necessary.
