AlaskaDenise
In Memoriam
Frequently asked questions and updates about 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) in Alaska
Highlights
Influenza activity in Alaska and the United States is elevated above what is expected this time of year.
We ask members of the public who want to receive 2009 H1N1 vaccine to be patient as vaccine arrives and is redistributed around the state.
o In the week of Oct. 5, we received and redistributed 4,200 doses of the nasal spray for use with healthy children ages 2-18.
Vaccine is very effective in that age group.
That age group has a higher rate of hospitalization due to the flu.
o In the week of Oct. 13, we received and redistributed 9,600 doses of multi ?dose injectable vaccine, 600 doses of pre-filled single dose syringes and 4,000 doses of nasal spray vaccine.
The multi-dose injectable vaccine went to hospitals for use with health care workers;
The single-dose syringes went to birthing hospitals and OBs for use with pregnant women,
The nasal spray was sent to pediatricians and family practices.
o Additional vaccine is expected to arrive the week of Oct. 19 and will be redistributed to large pharmacies (Carrs, Fred Meyer) and public health centers for ?walk-in? patients.
o Distribution to these facilities is expected to expedite delivery of the vaccine to our priority groups.
Public clinics have been held in Wasilla, Bethel, Cordova, and Delta Junction.
Healthy people from age 10 to 64 only need one dose of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine to be immunized.
Supplies of the seasonal flu vaccine have run low but they should return to normal throughout Alaska soon.
A list of public clinics is posted on www.pandemicflu.alaska.gov.
http://www.pandemicflu.alaska.gov/PDFs/H1N1_QA.pdf
.
Highlights
Influenza activity in Alaska and the United States is elevated above what is expected this time of year.
We ask members of the public who want to receive 2009 H1N1 vaccine to be patient as vaccine arrives and is redistributed around the state.
o In the week of Oct. 5, we received and redistributed 4,200 doses of the nasal spray for use with healthy children ages 2-18.
Vaccine is very effective in that age group.
That age group has a higher rate of hospitalization due to the flu.
o In the week of Oct. 13, we received and redistributed 9,600 doses of multi ?dose injectable vaccine, 600 doses of pre-filled single dose syringes and 4,000 doses of nasal spray vaccine.
The multi-dose injectable vaccine went to hospitals for use with health care workers;
The single-dose syringes went to birthing hospitals and OBs for use with pregnant women,
The nasal spray was sent to pediatricians and family practices.
o Additional vaccine is expected to arrive the week of Oct. 19 and will be redistributed to large pharmacies (Carrs, Fred Meyer) and public health centers for ?walk-in? patients.
o Distribution to these facilities is expected to expedite delivery of the vaccine to our priority groups.
Public clinics have been held in Wasilla, Bethel, Cordova, and Delta Junction.
Healthy people from age 10 to 64 only need one dose of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine to be immunized.
Supplies of the seasonal flu vaccine have run low but they should return to normal throughout Alaska soon.
A list of public clinics is posted on www.pandemicflu.alaska.gov.
http://www.pandemicflu.alaska.gov/PDFs/H1N1_QA.pdf
.