About H1N1
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Vaccine Safety
All vaccines, including the H1N1 vaccine, are held to the highest standard of safety and are continually monitored.
Each year, millions of Americans safely receive seasonal flu vaccines. The H1N1 vaccine is made the same way as seasonal flu vaccine by the same companies that make seasonal flu vaccine. The National Institute of Health (NIH) has conducted clinical trials for the H1N1 vaccine. The vaccine has been tested and safely used in children, pregnant woman, and adults.
The H1N1 vaccine can prevent serious illness or even death, particularly for those who seem most vulnerable to the H1N1 flu. Not getting vaccinated could result in disease or putting others, such as babies or people with cancer, at serious risk for illness. If you care for a young baby it’s important that you get vaccinated so you can protect them.
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H1N1 Flu Vaccine and Target Groups
H1N1 Vaccine Information:
- Flu Shot -- Vaccine Information Statement for the Inactivated 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine [English] [Español pdf 122k] [Chinese pdf 138k]
- Nasal Spray -- Vaccine Information Statement for the H1N1 Live, Intranasal 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine [English] [Español pdf 78k] [Chinese pdf 140k]
Some groups are at higher risk of severe illness or complications from H1N1:
- Pregnant women
- Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
- Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
- All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
- Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.
Seasonal Vaccine and Target Groups
Some groups are more likely to have complications from the seasonal flu. These include:
- Those age 65 and older
- Children younger than 2 years old
- People of any age who have chronic medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, congestive heart failure, lung disease)
For more information about seasonal flu vaccine, visits the DHSS Seasonal Influenza page.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
The pneumococcal shot can help prevent pneumonia and other serious bacterial illness that can occur in a person weakened by influenza. Find out if you are in an age or risk group recommended to get this vaccine.
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