H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) information(last update: 02/01/2010)

We currently have the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine available to all our patients!.

Drop in hours to receive the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine are Tuesday through Friday from 9:30am - 11:30am and in the afternoon from 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

Any questions or if you are unable to make these specific drop in hours please contact our office at: 510-465-6700 and leave a message for your doctor.

For more information, refer to: the CDC website

Additional information can also be obtained from the CDC at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu

Useful links from the CDC:

• Overview and Status Updates
• Questions & Answers: Swine Influenza and You
• Information for Concerned Parents and Caregivers
• CDC H1N1 Flu: What To Do if You Get Flu-Like Symptoms
  

What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?

There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?

If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. Do not go to work or school if ill. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.

Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (last update 02/01/2010)
We are sorry to announce that our distribution period for the Seasonal Flu Vaccine has ended.

If you are still interested in receiving the seasonal flu vaccine please check with your local pharamcy our county health department for availabilities.