Palomar Pomerado Health's Flu Source
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first and most important step in protecting against the flu. The U.S. 2010-2011 seasonal influenza vaccine will protect against an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus, and the 2009 H1N1 virus that emerged last year to cause the first global pandemic in more than 40 years and resulted in substantial illness, hospitalizations and deaths. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a 2010-2011 flu vaccine for the upcoming season as vaccine is available. Palomar Pomerado Health's Community Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinics will offer flu vaccinations by injection to persons 18 years of age and older. PPH expresscare walk-in health centers will have the vaccine available for persons 2 years of age and older beginning on or around September 19, 2010.
H1N1 Influenza Update
The U.S. Public Health Emergency for 2009 H1N1 Influenza expired on June 23, 2010. On August 10, 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee declared an end to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic globally. Internationally, 2009 H1N1 viruses and seasonal influenza viruses are co-circulating in many parts of the world. It is likely that the 2009 H1N1 virus will continue to spread for years to come, like a regular seasonal influenza virus. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.
To learn more about seasonal flu, please visit Seasonal Influenza.
Anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu should get vaccinated. Click here for a list of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinics.
We suggest visiting the following web sites for the most up-to-date information about H1N1 and seasonal influenza:
Media inquiries can be directed to PPH Media Relations Manager Andy Hoang at 858.675.5018; 619.861.5811 or email: andy.hoang@pph.org.