Camden County Health Department Offering H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Shots
Individuals will only be allowed one of the shots per week
For Immediate Release: December 29, 2009
Contacts: RON TOMASELLO

Camden County is offering a series of influenza immunization clinics at which both Novel H1N1 and Seasonal flu shots will be available. However, although both shots will be on hand, individuals will only be allowed one of the shots per week. That means that individuals attending the January 5th clinic must choose between getting the Seasonal and Novel H1N1 shot, and will not be offered the other shot until the January 14 clinic. Both shots are open to the public at large, with H1N1 allowed for children six months old and older. Those with questions about whether they should get the shots, should check with their physicians.

Clinics

Tuesday, January 5th, 10 AM – 2 PM
Bellmawr Fire Hall, 29 Lewis Ave, Bellmawr

Thursday, January 7th, 3 PM- 7 PM
Cherry Hill Community Center, 820 Mercer St, Cherry Hill

Saturday, January 9th, 10 AM – 1 PM
Camden County Vo-tech School, 343 Cross Keys Rd, Sicklerville

Tuesday, January 12th, 4 PM – 7 PM
Collingswood Grand Ballroom, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood

Thursday, January 14th, 10 AM – 2 PM
Magnolia Community Center, 425 Brooke Ave, Magnolia

Guidelines

• Seasonal flu shots open to all Camden County residents 9 years of age and older.
• H1N1 flu shots open to all Camden County residents 6 months and older. Children under 10 years old should receive two doses of the H1N1 vaccine which should be separated at least 4 weeks apart.

The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services reminds residents that there are two flu shots this year. The seasonal flu shot protects one from catching the three most common seasonal flu viruses that are expected for the year. The H1N1 (swine) flu shot provides protection from the H1N1 flu virus. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states influenza is a serious disease, and people of any age can get it. The best protection from influenza is to get vaccinated.

It is still important to get your seasonal flu shot if you have not received one. The CDC states it can still be protective to get vaccinated for seasonal flu in December or later because seasonal influenza disease can occur as late as May.

The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services encourages all residents to get their H1N1 flu shot. H1N1 was declared a pandemic flu. In past flu pandemics, "waves" of activity have been observed over a year or so after a new flu virus appears, with each wave lasting 6-12 weeks. The United States experienced its first wave of 2009 H1N1 flu in the spring of 2009 and now the second wave is winding down. Additional waves of H1N1 may occur in the future. Because the timing and spread of flu viruses are unpredictable, the CDC is continuing to recommend vaccination for the 2009 H1N1 vaccine.

For more information about H1N1 flu or the vaccine, visit www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU. For seasonal flu and the vaccine, visit http://www.cdc.gov/Flu/about/qa/fluvaccine.htm.

For information on Camden County’s Influenza Immunization Clinics, and updated information on schedules and target populations, please visit www.camdencounty.com. If you have any other questions, please call the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-999-9045.

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