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Passport Health locations across the nation are beginning to receive the Swine (H1N1) Influenza Vaccine
Several Passport Health locations across the nation have received the Swine (H1N1) Influenza Vaccine and have begun administering the immunization to individuals at high risk for contracting the H1N1 Influenza A Virus.
Those at high risk are as follows:
- Health care and emergency medical personnel
- Pregnant women
- Anyone with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system
- People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
- School age children
- Anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age
We expect to receive more shipments of the vaccine within the coming weeks. As soon as the CDC clears us to vaccinate the general public we will let you know.
Have more questions about Swine Flu? Visit our Swine Flu page
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Interested in receiving the swine flu vaccine? Call your local Passport Health and ask to be added to the Swine Flu Interest List.
Swine Flu Q & A
Q- What is the difference between the the Swine Flu shot and the Swine Flu nasal spray?
A- Both new vaccines for the H1N1 influenza strain were approved by the FDA in September.
Health experts say they are both equally effective. The nasal spray contains a weakened form of a live virus. FluMist is not for everyone. It is only approved for healthy people between the ages of two and 49. You should not get the nasal spray vaccine if you are pregnant, have asthma or have a weakened immune system.
Anyone over the age of six months can be given the flu shot. Both the seasonal flu shot and seasonal flu nose spray are currently available.
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