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Updated H1N1 Vaccination Information - 02/04/10
NOTE: Gar-Field High School clinic for Saturday Feb. 6, 2010 has been CANCELED due to the inclement weather.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and local clinicians, has focused its H1N1 vaccination efforts on individuals in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s high risk groups. VDH is now recommending that all Virginians get the H1N1 vaccination.
If you have not yet gotten vaccinated, now is the time.
H1N1 vaccine is available at a variety of locations including physician offices, pharmacies, and Prince William Health District offices in Manassas and Woodbridge. A useful tool to find vaccine locations is the flu vaccine locator tool on VDH’s website (www.vdh.virginia.gov).
The vaccine is available at no cost at all local health departments.
Manassas Walk-In Clinic (9301 Lee Ave., Manassas) will be open:
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Tuesday from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Woodbridge Walk-In Clinic (4001 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge) will be open:
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Tuesday from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Both the injectable and Live Attenuated Intranasal Vaccine (LAIV), also known as FluMist, forms of the vaccine will be available at all clinic locations.
Please note that all dates and times are subject to change based upon availability of vaccine, clinic access, weather and holidays.
Information regarding when clinics will be open or closed and the type of vaccine available will be posted on this Web page and on the Health Department information line: 703-792-6345.
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H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Second Dose Information
Children nine years old and under should receive a second dose of H1N1 flu vaccine in order to develop optimal immunity to the H1N1 influenza virus. In order for your child to receive his or her second dose:
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Your child must be nine years old or under. If your child is 10 or older, a second dose is NOT needed.
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It must be at least 28 days (four weeks) since the first dose was administered. Please check the table below to ensure that it has been at least 28 days since your child received his or her first vaccination.
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If first dose on or before: |
Get second dose on or after: |
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Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 |
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 |
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Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 |
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 |
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Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 |
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 |
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Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 |
Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 |
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Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 |
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 |
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Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 |
Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 |
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Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 |
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 |
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Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 |
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 |
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Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 |
Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 |
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Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 |
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 |
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Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 |
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 |
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Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 |
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 |
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You must bring your yellow immunization record card or other proof of immunization.
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Alternative documentation of vaccination from vaccine provider (note on letterhead, print-out of vaccination record) is acceptable as well.
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If you have misplaced your card, please contact the location where your child received the first dose for documentation.
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Adults do NOT need a second dose of vaccine.
 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Forms
Forms in English
Forms in Spanish
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Got a question about H1N1 flu? Call the Virginia Department of Health Hotline at 877-ASK-VDH3 or visit www.vdh.virginia.gov.
For more information about the Prince William H1N1 vaccination sites, contact the Health Department Information Line at 703-792-6345 or visit www.pwcgov.org/H1N1.
Flu Background information & Frequently Asked Questions
Click the links to download the Flu Flier: English or Spanish.
Influenza activity in Virginia is currently widespread. The Prince William Health District is closely monitoring the situation and recommends the following actions to stay healthy:
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Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Hand sanitizers are also effective.
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
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If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow - not your hands.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
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If you become ill, stay home from work or school.
Is the vaccine safe?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has information on vaccine safety.
What is 2009 H1N1 Influenza?
Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that first caused illness in Mexico and the United States in April 2009. It is spread the same way as seasonal flu: primarily coughing and sneezing. In addition, touching surfaces that have flu viruses on them, and then touching one’s mouth, nose, eyes can spread the virus. The H1N1 flu virus can live on hard surfaces like phones and doorknobs for up to eight hours. For more information, see the CDC’s H1N1 Flu and You fact sheet.
What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?
The symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.
For more information on 2009 H1N1 Influenza:
For information on pandemic influenza:
Questions?
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Virginia Department of Health Call Center: 877-ASK-VDH3
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Prince William Health District, Manassas: 703-792-6301
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Prince William Health District, Woodbridge: 703-792-7301
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