H1N1

Based on recent reports from the CDC, beginning in November 2013, there has been a number of reports of severe respiratory illness among young and middle-aged adults, many of whom were infected with Influenza A, the pandemic H1N1 2009 virus.

CARSON CITY — As flu season is upon us, it is imperative to be properly informed. Misinformation is common, and it is encouraged that residents seek information from credible resources. The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health confirms there have been recent deaths in Nevada and nationwide associated with severe complications of the virus.

Saturday, Oct. 16 is Carson City Community Flu Vaccination Day, with vaccines offered to the community at no cost.
It is the seventh year for the program. Last year, there were 8,000 seasonal flu shots given and 21,000 H1N1 shots administered, health officials said.
Approximately 5,000 of the doses have been ordered and will be ready to administer on Oct. 16, said Susan Pintar, county health officer.
There will be three locations for the free community vaccination day, which will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are:
— Walk-through at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive

Saturday, Oct. 16 has been designated Carson City Community Flu Vaccination Day, with vaccines offered to the community at no cost.

It is the seventh year for the program, and by all measures it keeps on growing and has been tremendously successful, health officials said at a press conference this morning.

Last year, there were 8,000 seasonal flu shots given and 21,000 H1N1 shots administered, health officials said.

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State and local health officials are urging anyone who hasn’t received their H1N1 flu shot to get it as soon as possible.

Tuesday, February 2, 7:30 a.m.

Tuesday, January 21, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 20, 5:00 p.m.

For all those who did not qualify to receive an early H1N1 (Swine) flu shot, here’s your chance. Free H1N1 (Swine) flu shots will be given out free, FREEEEEE of charge to all comers.

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The H1N1 flu shot isn’t just for the so-called “at risk” folks anymore. It’s for everyone, now that supplies are plentiful.

H1N1 Vaccine Available to Everyone at Carson City Clinic Starting December 21
Carson City Health and Human Services is located at 900 East Long Street. H1N1 vaccine is offered free of charge.

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Everybody can now get swine flu shots, and in some cases, free if they want. The Carson City Health Dept. will start offering them free, starting December 21st.

State health officials say their stockpiles of Swine Flu (H1N1) shots are high enough that they will be able to offer them to everyone, regardless of health risk status, starting December 18th.

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More supplies of H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine have arrived in Nevada, making it possible to offer more vaccinations to more at-risk persons who have had to wait their turn.

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Flu vaccines starting to arriveBy GEOFF DORNAN gdornan@nevadaappeal.com