H1N1 and Seasonal Flu
Only You Can Stop the Flu- Get vaccinated
- Wash your hands
- Cover your cough
- Stay home when you're sick
OHSU Visitors' Restrictions Lifted, Effective Jan. 11
Flu-related hospital visitors' restrictions at OHSU are no longer in place, effective Monday, Jan. 11 at 8 a.m.
If H1N1 flu activity increases, these visitor restrictions may go back into effect.
Visitors will continue to be screened for illness prior to entering units where our most vulnerable patients are cared for, including the adult and pediatric oncology, adult and pediatric bone marrow transplant, solid organ transplant, pediatric intensive care, and neonatal intensive care units. If you have questions about the screening policy, please contact the specific unit you plan to visit at 503 494-8311.
Flu Vaccine Availability
OHSU has H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine available for all patients. Please contact your primary care provider to schedule an appointment.
There are many good reasons to get vaccinated now:
- We are in a time of low infection so getting vaccinated now will prevent illness if we see a recurring "wave" of infection as we have in previous pandemics.
- H1N1 is a new virus and its course is not predictable.
- Getting vaccinated now not only protects you, but it protects others in the community, that includes your family, co-workers and friends.
- The H1N1 vaccine is as safe as the seasonal flu vaccines that hundreds of millions of Americans have received over the last several years.
- The health risks from getting the flu are considerably greater than possible risks associated with getting vaccinated
Vaccine is especially recommended for people at highest risk of complications from H1N1 flu, including pregnant women, people ages 6 months to 24 years, and anyone between 25 and 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions.
Because infants younger than 6 months cannot receive the vaccine, parents and caregivers should get vaccinated to prevent spreading flu to their infant children. Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel also should get vaccinated to protect patients and ensure continuity of medical services.
These guidelines, provided by local health departments, can help you make decisions about care for yourself and your loved ones.
General H1N1 Information
- 2009 H1N1 Flu and You Q&A
http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm
- CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/exclusion.htm
- Interim Guidance for 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_homecare.htm - Preparing for pandemic H1N1 influenza A personal and family guide (DHS)
http://www.flu.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/acd/flu/preparing.pdf
H1N1 Vaccination Information
- 2009 H1N1 Vaccination Recommendations
http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/acip.htm - 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Q&A
http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm - General Q&A on 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Safety
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/vaccine_safety_qa.htm
Information for Pregnant Women and Parents of Young Children
- 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/pregnant_qa.htm - Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Feeding Your Baby: What Parents Should Know
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/infantfeeding.htm - Action Steps for Parents to Protect Your Child and Family from the Flu this School Year
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/parentfactsheet2.htm
Information in Other Languages
- Datos sobre la gripe H1N1 (Spanish)
http://www.mchealth.org/swineflu/documents/factsheet_sp.pdf - Фактические сведения о гриппе H1N1 (Russian)
http://www.mchealth.org/swineflu/documents/factsheet_ru.pdf - 有关H1N1 禽流感的事实 (Chinese)
http://www.mchealth.org/swineflu/documents/factsheet_ch.pdf - Những Dữ Kiện về cúm H1N1 (Vietnamese)
http://www.mchealth.org/swineflu/documents/factsheet_vi.pdf
