H1N1 (SWINE) FLU
HOTLINE 1-800-808-1987
Good news! Many
area physicians have been supplied with H1N1 and/or Seasonal flu
vaccine. To locate vaccine:
If unable to locate vaccine through above
suggestions, contact the Health Department Immunization Program
at 845-278-6086 for a possible appointment.
“Please
Note: it is NOT necessary
to arrive prior to the opening of a clinic.
Our experience at the November clinics showed
that people are waiting for quite a long time in the morning
hours; while there was generally very little wait time in the
afternoon hours.”
THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HAS
SET UP THE SWINE FLU HOTLINE. ANY RESIDENT WITH QUESTIONS OR
CONCERNS CAN CALL THE 24 HOUR TOLL-FREE HOTLINE.
THE PUTNAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
HOTLINE
IS (845) 278-6130
THIS HOTLINE IS FOR PUTNAM COUNTY NY UPDATES.
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General Information from the New York State
Department of Health can be obtained at the following site.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/
diseases/communicable/
influenza/h1n1/information_f
or_the_public.htm
Information can also be obtained from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the following site
www.flu.gov and
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
List of EPA approved antimicrobial cleaning
agents
http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/influenza-disinfectants.html
En español
Datos importantes sobre la influenza porcina (gripe porcina)
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Up to date information, including the most
recent Health Alerts and Advisories for providers will be
available on the New York State Department of Health Health
Provider Network (HPN) secure website. If you already have
access to this account, the web address is
https://commerce.health.state.ny.us/hpn/
Please follow the instructions by entering
your user ID and Password. If your password has expired, please
call 1-866-529-1890.
Those providers who DO NOT have access to the
HPN must apply by completing the HPN Medical Professions account
application. The following address
https://hcsteamwork1.health.state.ny.us/pub/top.html
will give you access to the application.
Click here for Instructions.
You can also obtain information from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the following site
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance
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The CDC has developed guidelines and
documents that can be shared with families and teaching staff at
the following site
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/
New York State
Education Guidance Documents
New York
State Education Guidance Documents for Schools
CDC Guidance for State and Local Public
Health Officials and School
Administrators for School (K-12) Responses to
Influenza during the 2009-2010 School Year
http://www.flu.gov/plan/
school/schoolguidance.html
Preparing for the Flu: A Communication
Toolkit for Schools (Grades K-12)
http://www.flu.gov/plan/school/toolkit.html
Action Steps for Parents if School is
Dismissed or Children are Sick and Must Stay Home
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/parentfactsheet.htm
Action Steps for Parents of Children at High
Risk for Flu Complications
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/parentfactsheet3.htm
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If you are traveling in the near future you
can obtain information on travel health precautions from the CDC
at the following site
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel
If you are traveling in the near future and have
concerns about H1N1 (swine) Flu the CDC has specific
guidance documents and information at the following site
http://www.flu.gov/travel/index.html#h1n1_travelers
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Information about reducing the spread of H1N1
Influenza is available for day and residential summer camps at
the following site.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/camp.htm
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