Emerging Diseases: 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
2009-2010 H1N1 Cases in Sonoma County
| Updated 2/27/10 | N |
| Hospitalized Cases | 149 |
| ICU | 30 | Fatal | 11 |
A Message From the Sonoma County Health Officer
From Mary Maddux-González, MD, MPH
Sonoma County Health Officer and Public Health Division Director
With winter over, many people think the flu season is finished, but H1N1 influenza is still here, causing illness, lost days from work and school, and in some cases hospitalization and even death. Many members of our community are still at risk because not everyone has been vaccinated.
Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family and our community throughout the year. Everyone over the age of six months should be vaccinated against H1N1 flu. Parents, remember, children less than 10 years of age need two doses of the H1N1 vaccine. Don't take a chance; the flu can be a deadly serious illness. Get a flu shot; it's safe, effective and prevents deaths.
This website has information for:
Schools, Colleges and Childcare Providers
Camps, Homeless Shelters and Correctional Facilities
Sonoma County Public Health Information Line: |
California Department of Public Health: |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: |
707-565-4477
Related Links
California Dept. of Public Health: Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus (Swine Flu)
California Department of Education: H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
World Health Organization: Influenza A(H1N1)