H1N1 Flu Information & Resources

Amador County Public Health received word from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that another H1N1 vaccine is undergoing a limited recall. The effectiveness of some lots of another H1N1 vaccine had decreased below a pre-specified limit or was at risk of falling below that limit in the next week. This recall is limited to a few specific lots and is not safety related.  It is for any remaining un-used product of the nasal spray formulation commonly known as FluMist.

“Most importantly, as with the recent recall of the infant formulation, there is no safety issue associated with these lot numbers of the H1N1 vaccine and this dose does not need to be repeated,” confirmed Dr. Bob Hartmann, Amador County Health Officer.  For additional information, CLICK HERE 

H1N1 Injectable Pediatric Vaccine Lot Number Recall

Amador County Public Health received word from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that certain lot numbers of injectable pediatric H1N1 vaccine, indicated for children 6 months through 35 months, decreased in potency between shipment and current testing.

“Most importantly, there is no safety issue associated with these lot numbers of the H1N1 vaccine and this dose does not need to be repeated,” affirmed Dr. Bob Hartmann, Amador County Health Officer. “This advisory does not apply to any of the nasal mist vaccine.”

Although another dose to replace this vaccination is not necessary, all children under the age of 10 years will still need to receive their second dose of the H1N1 vaccine, available in January 2010.  For additional information:  CLICK HERE

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Up-to-date H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information

What does the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Level 6 mean for Amador County?

• On June 11, WHO raised the worldwide Pandemic Influenza Alert Level to Phase Six, which means we are in a pandemic influenza.
• This declaration is based on the sustained world wide spread of the H1N1 virus, NOT an increased severity of illness.
• The illness caused by the H1N1 virus remains mild, similar to seasonal influenza.

What is Amador County doing to prepare?

• Amador County Public Health is continuing to meet with their partners (Sutter Amador Hospital, Amador County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services, Department of Corrections, Amador County Unified School District and many others) to plan for the upcoming fall flu season.
• Seasonal flu vaccine clinics will be offered by public health as well as school based Flumist clinics.
• Public Health will continue to monitor CDC recommendations for H1N1 vaccine which is under development.

What can individuals do to prepare for pandemic influenza?

• Plan on ALL family members receiving seasonal flu vaccine in the fall.
• Stay HOME if you are sick.
• Wash your hands often with soapy water for 20 – 30 seconds.
• Help young children wash their hands.
• Use hand sanitizers if soap and water are not available.
• Cover your sneezes and cough by sneezing/coughing into your sleeve.
• When you sneeze or cough into a tissue – Throw it away and Wash your hands.
• If you sneeze or cough into your hands – Wash Them. 

What can local businesses/organizations do to prepare?

• Begin/continue to develop continuity of operation plans to respond to pandemic influenza.

Please contact Amador County Public Health at 223-6407 if you have further questions or need assistance with planning.