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Credible Health Information
2009 H1N1 flu
(also known as
"swine flu") is a
new influenza virus
causing illness in
people. This new
virus was first
detected in people
in the United States
in April 2009. This
virus is spreading
from
person-to-person
worldwide.
Learn more about
this new flu.
What you need to know
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-inact-h1n1.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-flu.pdf
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forms below:
Seasonal Flu Clinic
Athol Town Hall: Liberty Hall
Tuesday December 15th: 1PM to 4PM
Adults age 18 and Older
Flu vaccinations available only to the
Following High Priority Groups
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All persons age 50 years and older
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Women who will be pregnant during influenza season
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Persons who have chronic pulmonary ( including asthma),
cardiovascular
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(except hypertension), renal, hepatic, hematological or
metabolic disorders (including diabetes)
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Persons who have immunosupression
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Persons who have any condition (e.g., cognitive
dysfunction, seizure disorders, or other neuromuscular
disorders) that can compromise respiratory function,
handling of respiratory secretions or that can increase
the risk for aspiration
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Household contacts and caregivers of children younger
than age 5 years and adults 50 years and older
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Household contacts and caregivers for persons in
high-risk groups
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Healthcare personnel
Please bring health insurance cards with you to the
clinic.
Clinic is free regardless of health care coverage |
