Memorial Health Care Systems
of Milford, Seward and Utica


Caring for Families

• CLICK HERE to go to www.flu.gov

• For Information from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on H1N1 Flu

Flu Vaccination Information


Season Flu Vaccine

Terri Lannan, RN, administrator of the MHCS Family Medical Centers advises everyone to get their regular (seasonal) flu shot earlier this year. Our seasonal flu vaccine has arrived. Individuals may come to any of the three Family Medical Centers to receive the vaccine.

 

H1N1 (Swine) Virus Vaccine

Let's all work toward 'Community Immunity'
H1N1 Vaccinations are still available at the Milford, Seward & Utica Family Medical Centers - No appointment necessary.

Why get vaccinated now?

Community Immunity can only be achieved when the vast majority of the population is immune, and this can happen only through high immunization rates.

 

The onslaught of information about the H1N1 (swine) virus can be overwhelming and frightening. Terri Lannan recommends a visit to the www.flu.gov website.

Unlike the seasonal flu vaccine that is ordered and delivered directly from pharmaceutical companies, the H1N1 flu vaccine is being distributed by the government. Seward County's doses will be received by the Four Corners Health Department who will distribute the vaccine to outlying health care providers. Those providers, such as the MHCS Family Medical Centers, will then administer the vaccine to area residents.

Also unlike the seasonal flu immunizations, H1N1 immunizations must be administered in two shots, approximately 20-30 days apart.

Although any of the H1N1 information can be noted as important, there are a few important facts we want to emphasize:

  1. At this time, the following are CDC designated priority groups for receiving the H1N1 vaccine:
      a. Pregnant women,
      b. People who care or live with children younger than 6 months of age,
      c. Health care and emergency medical services personnel,
      d. Persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years of age,
      e. People from ages 25 through 64 years who are at higher risk.

  2. Unlike seasonal flu vaccinations, those in the age 65 and over will receive the two-part H1N1 vaccination only as supply permits. Studies show that they are less likely to contract serious cases.

  3. If your symptoms are flu-like but not serious, stay home and take care of yourself. There is no need to go to your physician unless your symptoms are concerning.

  4. Wait AT LEAST 24 hours with no temperature (without the use of medication) before returning to the public arena.

The symptoms of H1N1 (swine) flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Lannan says some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with H1N1 (swine) flu. "It can be difficult to tell what flu strain you have." Lannan adds, "No matter what type of flu strain you contract, symptoms can range from slight to very serious. Self-care for flu symptoms includes liquids, fever reducers (if necessary), and lots of rest." You are reminded to seek immediate medical attention if your symptoms worsen or if you are experiencing the following warning signs.

Emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

In children-

In adults-

 

 

 

 

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