NOTE: Effective Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, H1N1 vaccine is available to anyone 6 months old and older.
H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Schedule for February 2010
Effective Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, the Ingham County Health Department will only offer H1N1 vaccine in the Immunizations Clinic (Room 206). NOTE: This applies to our Cedar Street location ONLY. H1N1 vaccine will continue to be offered at our off-site clinic locations during regular business hours.
The Immunizations Clinic schedule is listed below:
Mon, Tues, Wed., Fri: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00-4:30 p.m. only
The Immunizations Clinic is a walk-in clinic; no appointment needed.
NOTE: The Health Department will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 in observance of President's Day.
Location: Ingham County Human Services Building
5303 South Cedar Street, Lansing (near the corner of Cedar Street and Jolly Road)
Enter the building through Entrance #3 on the west side of the building facing Cedar Street. Take the stairs or the elevator to the second floor.
Cost: FREE to you!
Any insurance information will be collected.
H1N1 Vaccine Consent Form
Put yourself on the fast track to receive the H1N1 vaccine. Fill out the H1N1 Vaccine Consent Form NOW! Click here to download the form.
Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) Sheets: What You Need to Know About the Vaccine
To download the H1N1 nasal spray Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)-English version, click here.
To download the H1N1 nasal spray Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)-Spanish version, click here.
To download the H1N1 flu shot Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)-English version, click here.
To download the H1N1 flu shot Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)-Spanish version, click here.
Google Flu Shot Locator: Find Where H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccine is Available Near You
To search for seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine clinics by zip code, visit www.google.com/flushot. NOTE: Please read the directions below before clicking on the link.
In the space provided in the left hand column below the words "Find flu shots near:" enter your zip code, then press the "Go" button. A list of nearby clinics will appear on the map.
Red needle icon: where to get regular seasonal flu shots
Blue needle icon: where to get H1N1 vaccine
Red/Blue needle icon: where to get both seasonal and H1N1 vaccine
Latest Guidelines for Coping with 2009 H1N1 Virus
Seniors NOT at high risk. Research indicates that the 2009 H1N1 virus does not pose as serious a risk to most people over age 65 as regular seasonal flu. Seniors are still strongly advised to get their seasonal flu shot. Seasonal flu still poses a threat to seniors. However, it is younger people who are most at risk from complications from the 2009 H1N1virus.
Testing not required. Those with flu-like symptoms do not need to be tested. We know the 2009 H1N1 virus is common and test results will not change medical treatment.
Treatment with anti-virals usually not advised. Most people with flu-like symptoms should not receive anti-viral medications. This is to reduce the likelihood of the 2009 H1N1 virus becoming resistant to anti-virals. Those who have a pre-existing health condition that makes them likely to develop complications from the 2009 H1N1 virus should receive anti-virals if they have flu symptoms or if they are exposed to someone with flu symptoms.
No school closings. Schools should not close because individuals have flu-like symptoms. We know that many people will become sick with the 2009 H1N1 virus and school closings will not prevent this. Instead, people with flu-like symptoms should be sent home from school (and work as well) to avoid infecting others. Schools (and businesses) might consider providing a comfortable place for those with flu-like symptoms to wait for transportation.
Shorter period of exclusion. Individuals with flu-like symptoms should go home as soon as possible and are advised to stay home for 24 hours after their fever has ended without the use of fever reducing medication.
Interacting with those with flu-like symptoms. People with the flu may feel terrible and need assistance. Offer them something to drink, tissues, etc. while they wait for transportation home. While assisting them, avoid exposing yourself to the flu. The 2009 H1N1 virus spreads in two ways: 1) When an individual coughs or sneezes, droplets spread that contain the virus. Stay a few feet away and you are unlikely to inhale the droplets. 2) Sometimes people may become infected by touching something – such as a surface or object – with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
Surgical masks. Wearing a surgical mask does not protect you from the 2009 H1N1 virus. The purpose of a surgical mask is to protect other people from your germs. If you have access to surgical masks, the best thing to do is to ask people with flu-like symptoms wear a surgical mask when they need to be in close quarters with other people. The mask will absorb their droplets when they cough or sneeze.
Don’t forget seasonal flu. We are expecting a normal seasonal flu season this fall and winter. People who should be vaccinated against seasonal flu include adults over 50 years of age, children, teenagers, pregnant women, and those with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
For Additional Information about the 2009 H1N1 virus
Contact the Ingham County Health Department at health@ingham.org or 517-887-4300. You may also contact the Michigan 2-1-1 public information line. Michigan 2-1-1 is available 24-hours per day, seven days a week. Those not in the 2-1-1 coverage area can call the 2-1-1 toll free number at 866-561-2500.
