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H1N1 FLU AND VACCINATION UPDATE
Those persons seeking free H1N1 immunizations may call the Health Department and speak with or leave a message for our nurses at 973-593-3079 extension 6 or 9. The nurses will continue to immunize residents on a case by case basis.
Pregnant women, children who just turned 6 months of age and children under ten who are due for their second immunization are urged to contact the Health Department. Other residents seeking the vaccination are also welcome to call our offices.
H1N1 flu immunizations are offered free to the residents of Butler, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Madison, Morris Plains and Victory Gardens and other New Jersey municipalities.
Non-pregnant persons aged 2 to 49 without medical conditions may choose to receive either the nasal spray or injectable vaccine, all others will be injected with the vaccine.
H1N1 VACCINE INFORMATION
There are two types of vaccine for H1N1 Flu, both an injectable form (English version) (Spanish version) and a nasal spray.(English version)(Spanish version).
Healthy, non-pregnant people, 2-49 years of age are eligible for the either the nasal spray or injectable forms of the vaccine. All other people will receive the H1N1 virus injectable vaccine.
The Madison Health Department continues to emphasize the best preventive practices of washing hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home if sick.
The Madison Health Department (serving Butler, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Madison, Morris Plains and Victory Gardens) has vaccinated over 5500 people with H1N1 flu vaccine.
VOLUNTEERS THANKED!
We offer a heartfelt thank you to our many volunteers for assisting us in reaching over 5500 people with immunizations. Our community volunteers provided the time, expertise and "hands-on" work administering vaccine that resulted in protecting our communities from H1N1. We really could not have done it without them!
LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION ABOUT H1N1 INFLUENZA
H1N1 Consent Form for Madison Health Department Clinics
Morris County Office of Health Management
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services H1N1 flu information
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: H1N1
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: H1N1 for Hearing Impaired
Materials for families, schools, workplaces and professionals
Information for Parents and Caregivers
