H1N1 (Swine) Flu
The Martin County Health Department continues to monitor the issue of H1N1 in our community and across the
H1N1 Vaccinations - By Appointment
The Martin County Health Department will offer the H1N1 vaccine by appointment.
Call 221-4000 ext. 2221 for more information.
H1N1 Vaccine Non-Safety Recall Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a non-safety related recall of certain lots of the nasal spray monovalent 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine, manufactured by MedImmune and pre-filled syringes manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur for children 6 months to 3 years old.
This is not a recall for safety. A quality control check revealed that the vaccine was deemed slightly below the range for potency, but the vaccine is expected to be effective in stimulating a protective response against the virus.
There is no need to revaccinate children who have received the recalled vaccine, but parents are reminded that the Centers for Disease Control recommends that children 9 years old and under receive two doses of the vaccine at least 21 days apart to obtain maximum protection.
For more information:
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/syringes_qa.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/sprayrecall_qa.htm
Information sheets for the H1N1 Vaccine and Nasal Spray:
Nasal Spray (PDF-36.7KB) H1N1 Vaccine (PDF-36.4KB)
Commonly asked Questions and Answers:
Q and A (PDF-23.9KB) Last Updated 12/17/09
Educational Materials:
Four ways to help protect against the H1N1 Flu (PDF-395KB)
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More Resources:
CDC H1N1 Flu: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
My Flu Safety: http://www.myflusafety.com