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11/06/2009

Update on the 2009 H1N1 Flu Pandemic

What you need to know

 Update on the 2009 H1N1 Flu Pandemic by Dr. Carol Cunningham

 Read Governor Strickland's Emergency Declaration Letter

Watch the Govenor's press conference regarding the H1N1 pandemic.

It is important that this is read and understood by all EMS personnel in Ohio.
 Read State EMS Medical Director

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is trying to reach many audiences with H1N1 information and have requested assistance in distributing their messages to the following audiences:

How is Ohio preparing for the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic?

State Medical Director H1N1 updates  

Many questions remain about the pandemic H1N1 vaccine.  The federal government and vaccine manufacturers are working to make the vaccine available as soon as possible. Read more about the importance of vaccination and the priority groups for H1N1 vaccine currently recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Inactivated 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine

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HHS and AMA Actions on H1N1 Vaccine Administration Coding and Paymnet

Remember to take other everyday actions to improve your chances of staying healthy this flu season. These include:

How do I know if I have the H1N1 virus? . Find out how to know the difference between the H1N1 virus, seasonal flu and common cold and when to seek medical care.

More information about pandemic H1N1 flu is available at www.flu.ohio.gov . Visit the CDC's website for further vaccine information.

View a public service announcement  urging Ohioans to get their seasonal flu shot and the H1N1 vaccine when it is available.

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