Emerging Diseases: 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
General Public
Target Groups for H1N1 2009 Vaccine
Children and young adults age 6 months to 24 years
Pregnant women
People with chronic illnesses up to age 64
Healthcare workers
Household contacts of young children under age 6 months
Sonoma County Public Health Information Line:
707-565-4477
Ask a Disease Control Nurse
California Department of Public Health:
CDPH H1N1 website
888-865-0564
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
CDC H1N1 website
800-232-4636
888-232-6348 TTY
On this page:
- Where to Get Vaccinated
- About 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccines
- General Info
- For Parents
- For Pregnant Women
- For People Age 65 Years and Older
- Prevention
- Situation Update
- Treatment
Where to Get Vaccinated
Persons with health insurance are encouraged to contact their health care provider about getting an H1N1 flu vaccination.
Kaiser members in Santa Rosa can call 393-4832. Kaiser members in Petaluma can call 765-3560.
You may also try the following websites:
- Google Flu Shot Locator
- American Lung Association www.flucliniclocator.org
- Sutter VNA and Hospice: suttervna.org/services/findaflushotclinic.cfm, or call 1-800-500-2400
Public Health is offering 2009 H1N1 flu vaccinations on Saturday, November 21st to these priority groups:
- Anyone who lives in a household or provides daily care to an infant less than 6 months old.
- Children and young adults ranging from 6 months to 24 years old.
- All pregnant women.
- Adults ages 25 to 64 who have an underlying medical condition that puts them at risk from flu complications.
- Health care workers and emergency medical personnel.
If you do not fit into one of these priority groups, you may be asked to wait until more vaccine becomes available later this season.
Public Health is offering no cost 2009 H1N1 flu vaccinations at one location in Sonoma County on Saturday, November 21st:
Saturday, November 21st
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Casa Grande High School
333 Casa Grande Road
Petaluma, CA 94954
(map this location)
The vaccine available on November 21st:
- H1N1 flu shot with preservative for adults and children
- Preservative-free H1N1 flu shot for pregnant women
- Intranasal spray for healthy people age 2 to 49 years of age
The Sonoma Health Alliance is again sponsoring Flu Shot Saturday on Saturday, December 5th at locations throughout Sonoma County (English) (Spanish) (pdf). Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 ("swine flu") shots will be provided for all individuals, including children (at least 6 months of age) and pregnant women. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
If you have questions about the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine, you can call the Sonoma County Health Information Line at 707-565-4477, or submit your question to a disease control nurse online at Ask a Disease Control Nurse.
About 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccines
Key Facts About 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine posted 11/10/09 
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
H1N1 Vaccine and Thimerosal Exemption: To Interested Parties (pdf) posted 10/19/09
Source: California Department of Public Health.
Thimerosal (Mercury) Limits for 2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) posted 10/15/09
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
The Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain the benefits and risks of the two types of H1N1 flu vaccines:
- Inactivated 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine (flu shot) (pdf) posted 10/8/09
En Espanol - Live, Intranasal 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine (nasal spray) (pdf)posted 10/8/09
En Espanol
2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women posted 9/22/09
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you have questions about the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine, you can call the Sonoma County Health Information Line at 707-565-4477, or submit your question to a disease control nurse online at Ask a Disease Control Nurse.
General Info
Featured Link
Flu Myths and Realities posted 11/3/09
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
A Guide for the Public: Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) updated 9/17/09
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
Una Guía para el Público: Preguntas Frecuentes (pdf) actualizada 17 de septiembre de 2009
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home (pdf) updated 8/24/09
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
Guía para Personas que Están Cuidando a Alguien que Tiene la Gripe o Influenza Porcina (Influenza H1N1) en sus Casas (pdf)
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Podcast: Symptoms of H1N1 (Swine Flu)
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For Parents
For Parents Who Have Children Or Adolescents With High-Risk Medical Conditions (pdf) Posted 11/10/09
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What Pregnant Women and New Mothers Should Know About H1N1 Flu (pdf) posted 11/10/09
Source: California Department of Public Health.
Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu: An FAQ for Parents (pdf) Posted 11/3/09
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For Pregnant Women
What Pregnant Women and New Mothers Should Know About H1N1 Flu (pdf) posted 11/10/09
Source: California Department of Public Health.
What Should Pregnant Women Know About 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)? posted 10/15/09
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Considerations for Pregnant Women who are More likely to be Exposed to H1N1 flu at Work posted 9/23/09
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women posted 9/22/09
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For People Age 65 Years and Older
Flu Vaccines in 2009: What Older Adults Need to Know (pdf) Posted 11/3/09
Source: California Immunization Coalition.
What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season If You Are 65 Years and Older Posted 10/15/09
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Prevention
Flu Prevention Tips (pdf) posted 9/17/09
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
Consejos para Prevenir la Influenza (pdf) actualizada 17 de septiembre de 2009
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
Prevention and Care Tips (pdf) updated 8/24/09
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
Consejos para la Prevención y Cuidado que Debe de Tener (pdf)
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
Preventing the Spread of Flu at the Worksite (pdf) updated 8/24/09
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
Podcast: Put Your Hands Together: Stop the Spread of Infection
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Situation Update
Letter from Dr. Mark B. Horton, CDPH Director, to Californians on Upcoming Flu Season (pdf) posted 8/27/09
Source: California Department of Public Health.
Flu Prevention for Children Going Back to School this Week posted 8/15/09
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
Travel Notices
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Treatment
What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs posted 11/3/09
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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