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H1N1 vaccination update

On December 10th, 2009 Governor David A. Paterson announced that, effective immediately, H1N1 flu vaccine may be made available to all New Yorkers who want to be vaccinated, including those who are not in the initial target groups established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accordingly, consistent with the Governor’s declaration, Albany County is now making the 2009 H1N1 vaccine available to all Albany County residents aged 6 months and older.

Upcoming Clinics

Monday-Friday *

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Albany County Department of Health

175 Green Street, Albany, NY

*Pre-registration is required. You may register online at

www.albanycounty.com/health or call (518) 447-4505

Phones are open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

What you should know

Seasonal Flu and H1N1 Influenza can spread quickly in large group settings. It is important that students, staff and visitors who feel ill stay at home. If you have any of the following signs and symptoms contact your physician. Please plan on staying home until you feel well and are fever free without fever reducing medications for 24 hours.

• Fever of 100°F or greater

• Cough

• Runny Nose

• Sore Throat

Help limit the risk of spreading or contracting influenza

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use a waterless hand cleanser

• Use a tissue when you cough or sneeze and dispose of the tissue in a covered trash bin. Be sure to wash your hands after disposing of tissue. If you do not have a tissue available, cough or sneeze into your sleeve or the elbow of your arm.

• Stay home from work or school if you are sick

• Avoid people who are ill

• Keep hands away from your face. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth

• Clean shared spaces more often (phone receivers, keyboards, steering wheels, office equipment)

• Refrain from sharing personal items such as water bottles, utensils, toothbrushes, towels