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Downloadable Registration Form for the H1N1 Clinic |
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How can I be best prepared for my visit to the H1N1 clinic?
We anticipate a high demand for 2009 H1N1 vaccine, and one way for residents to help speed up the process is to download a registration form from our web site and bring it to the clinic completed. The form can be found here. It is also a good idea to wear a short-sleeved shirt. It helps to have eaten a small meal or snack and a drink (water, juice) within an hour or two of receiving a vaccination. |
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H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Frequently Asked Questions |
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Who is in the high priority target group for the H1N1 vaccine?
The high priority target population groups for the H1N1 vaccine include:
· Individuals 6 months to 24 years of age
· Caretakers and household contacts of children under 6 months of age
· Pregnant women
· Healthcare and emergency medical services employees
· People 25 to 64 years of age with underlying medical conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, which put them at high risk for flu-related complications
Can only people in these target groups receive the H1N1 vaccine?
The Health Department's initial clinics are for people in the above high priority target groups who are most at risk for flu-related complications. However, after these groups have received their shots, the vaccine will be available for anyone who wants it. We will notify residents when the vaccine is available for the general public.
Where can I get the H1N1 vaccine?
Over 430 providers in Lake County have committed to providing the H1N1 vaccine. This includes medical providers, pharmacies and the Lake County Health Department. Lake County Health Department H1N1 clinic schedule
What documentation do I need to bring with me to the Health Department's H1N1 vaccine clinic?
We recommend that every person requesting the 2009 H1N1 flu mist vaccination bring a record of previous vaccinations, if available. For the safety of the client, live vaccines (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, seasonal Flu nasal spray) cannot be given within 28 days of the H1N1 nasal spray. The vaccinator will check for this from the record. This only applies to the nasal spray form of the H1N1.
What documentation do I need to prove I am in a high risk group?
No documentation is necessary to prove that an individual falls within a particular high risk group.
Do I need an appointment for the H1N1 clinic?
No, all of the Health Department's H1N1 clinics are walk-in only.
Is there a charge for the H1N1 vaccine?
The Lake County Health Department is offering the H1N1 vaccine at no charge.
Why aren't teachers and senior citizens included in the target group for the H1N1 vaccine?
The Lake County Health Department is following the CDC's guidelines regarding the high priority target groups for H1N1 vaccinations. The target groups were determined based on CDC surveillance of H1N1 activity in the spring in North America and in the southern hemisphere during the summer, which indicated that young people, pregnant women and people with underlying medical conditions were most likely to become seriously ill if they contract the virus. Once the priority groups have been targeted, the vaccine will be made available to the general public.
Do teenagers need their parents to accompany them to receive the H1N1 vaccine?
The Lake County Health Department requires that an adult accompany minors under the age of 18 to receive vaccinations, including flu shots. If a parent is unable to accompany their child, they can give written consent to another adult, however we do not vaccinate unaccompanied children.
The permission slip should say: I, ____________, the parent or guardian of _____________, give permission for my son/daughter to receive an H1N1 vaccination. It must include the parent's/guardian's signature.
Are there Thimerisol-free H1N1 vaccines available?
There are three types of H1N1 vaccine: 1) 2009 H1N1 Inactivated Vaccine ("flu - shot") 2) 2009 H1N1 Thimerisol-Free Inactivated Vaccine and 3) 2009 H1N1 Live Attenuated Intranasal Vaccine (Flu Mist). We have ordered a combination of all three types of vaccine, but at this point we do not have any Thirmerisol-free flu shot doses. You can contact your medical provider to see if they will have the Thimerisol-free vaccine available.
How many doses of H1N1 vaccine are required?
Children ages 6 months to 9 years old are recommended to receive two doses of the H1N1 vaccine. The two doses need to be separated by 4 weeks (28 days). Children being immunized at a Health Department clinic will be able to return to the Health Department's H1N1 clinic at the Gurnee location (this location is expected to operate for 4-6 months), or they can go to their medical provider. Children over the age of 9 and adults will only need to receive one dose.
I already received my seasonal flu vaccine. When can I get the 2009 H1N1 vaccine? Can the seasonal flu vaccine be given at the same time as the 2009 H1N1 vaccine?
When you can get the 2009 H1N1 vaccine depends on what type of seasonal influenza vaccine you received and what type of 2009 H1N1 vaccine you would like to receive.
Seasonal Flu Vaccine 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Interval
Live Attenuated Intranasal Live Attenuated tranasal 28 days
Vaccine (Flu Mist) Vaccine (Flu Mist)
Live Attenuated Intranasal Inactivated Vaccine ('flu shot") None
Vaccine (Flu Mist)
Inactivated Vaccine ("flu shot') Live Attenuated Intranasal None
Vaccine (Flu Mist)
Inactivated Vaccine ("flu shot") Inactivated Vaccine ("flu shot") None
If I come to one of the Lake County Health Department clinics, am I guaranteed a vaccination?
The clinics are dependent on vaccine availability. A delay in vaccine distribution may limit our supply at a particular clinic or cause us to reschedule some of the clinics. Any changes will be posted on our web site. Please regularly visit our web site for updates at: www.lakecountyil.gov/health.
For further information, please contact the H1N1 hotline: 847.377.8350 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about the H1N1 Vaccine |
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I am providing a link to the Center for Disease Control in the event you have questions regarding the vaccine.
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Print Prescription Drug Discount Card |
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County residents can take advantage of a prescription drug discount card program. The free card that is accepted at most pharmacies offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. This is intended for people without prescription coverage or on medicines not covered by your plan. The card may also be used where accepted to fill prescriptions for pets. To receive a card, click here. |
| Linda Pedersen |
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Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board
District 1 Representative |
