Public Health Update

It’s not too late to be vaccinated against both H1N1 and seasonal flu. The H1N1 flu virus is still circulating in our area. Thankfully, we have seen a decrease in rates of H1N1 illness over the past several weeks; however, flu is unpredictable!

As we enter February and March, our typical flu season, it is especially important to take preventive measures. These measures include staying home when you are sick, covering your coughs and sneezes, practicing good hand washing, and getting vaccinated. The public health department and many area providers have ample supply of both types of vaccines. We encourage all citizens to get vaccinated against both seasonal and H1N1 flu. Call our office to make an appointment. It’s not too late.

Mary Beer
Ontario County
Public Health Director

For All Individuals 6 months of age and older

• There are currently no public community clinics scheduled for H1N1 or seasonal flu vaccine.
• A vaccine can be obtained by calling our office at 585-396-4343 or 1-800-299-2995 to schedule an appointment.
• H1N1 vaccine is FREE of charge.
• Private health insurance will billed for the administration fee of seasonal flu vaccine. Please bring your insurance card. For those without insurance the cost for administration of vaccine is a maximum of $12.00 per injection. This administration fee is on a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. No person will be denied vaccine for inability to pay.
• Children less than 10 years of age need a booster H1N1 vaccine at least 28 days after the first dose.
• All children under the age of 18 years must have signed consent from a parent or legal guardian. If you are unable to be physically present with your child(ren), please contact Public Health ahead of time for instruction

Please continue to check our website for new information.

General Information and Updates for both seasonal and H1N1 influenza can be obtained through the Centers for Disease Control and Infection and the New York State Department of Health.

For H1N1 Influenza:
http://cdc.gov/flu/swine/
OR
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/swine_flu/

For Seasonal Influenza:
http://www.flu.gov/
OR
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/