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H1N1 Vaccine Information
 Posted December 16, 2009: VACCINE NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL PATIENTS! Adequate supply of vaccinations is currently available so we are now able to vaccinate ANY patient that desires the shot. If you are in the higher risk groups of patients, as indicated below, we recommend you receive the shot.
The Wisconsin State Dept. of Health controls distribution of vaccinations and sets the guidelines for which groups of patients are eligible to receive the shots. This is dependent on the availability of adequate supplies. We suggest checking back here frequently for updates.
Wildwood Clinic will follow CDC, State and County Departments of Health recommendations and guidelines regarding H1N1 vaccinations.
2009 H1N1 High Risk Groups Include:
- health care and emergency medical services personnel who have direct contact with patients
- pregnant women
- persons who live in the same house as infants aged less than 6 months and their day care providers
- patients aged 6 months to 24 years
- persons aged 25 – 64 years old who have underlying medical conditions (see below) that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
- Underlying medical conditions include: Chronic lung disease, including asthma; cardiovascular disease, but not for high blood pressure alone; kidney or liver disease; cognitive or neurological/neuromuscular disease-including developmental disability, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorder; hematological or metabolic disorder, including diabetes mellitus; immunosuppression, including immunosuppression caused by medications or HIV; sickle cell disease; and those on long term aspirin therapy.
If you are in one of the above higher risk groups, we recommend that you receive the vaccine and you can call the clinic to arrange a same day appointment. We will not be able to reserve or “hold” a shot for you to receive at a later date. We are unsure how long our current supply will last.
Our clinic phone numbers can be found on our ”Contact Us” page.
Are there other ways to prevent the spread of illness?
Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
- 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 hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Other useful H1N1 websites:
CDC H1N1 Information
CDC H1N1 Questions and Answer page
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