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National Influenza Vaccination Week Begins January 10th
 National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an observance that was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as fostering greater use of the flu vaccine after the holiday season into January and beyond. This year's NIVW will take place from January 10-16, 2010. Professionals throughout the country have been asked to organize events that will encourage citizens to take advantage of local opportunities to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting the H1N1 flu vaccination. Postings of these events may be found at the flu.gov site.
New Jersey officials have taken many steps to keep residents of the state informed about vaccination sites, flu outbreaks and best strategies to use in avoiding the flu. A weekly posting from the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services which includes current information about the number of outbreaks and flu-related deaths in our state as well as details about the availability of vaccinations and much more can be found here.
New Jersey officials are also in close contact with the CDC and will continue to advise residents if additional steps are necessary beyond the usual precautions people should take to avoid becoming ill during regular flu season. If you have questions or concerns about the H1N1 Influenza, reach out to the H1N1 Hotline (1-866-321-9571) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
Search for a flu clinic that gives flu shots in your area.
Find a flu clinic in your area at a local supermarket.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues and dispose of them properly.
- Frequently wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- See your physician if illness continues.
- The symptoms of swine flu are similar to seasonal flu and include fever, lack of appetite, coughing and fatigue.
- Some people have also reported having a sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
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Further advice is available on this Red Cross Fact Sheet (en Espanol). You cannot get swine flu from eating pork or pork product and there are no special recommendations for anyone who owns a pig or is routinely exposed to pigs.
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, gives flu advice to parents.
- The Center for Disease Control Web site (en Espanol) is updated throughout the day. Not only does it have current statistics regarding the spread of this influenza, it also offers many fact sheets on how to prepare for this illness and advice on what you should do if you or a family member becomes ill.
- The NJ Department of Health and Senior Services Web site also offers information on what you can do to protect yourself; how healthcare professionals should respond and what schools and childcare facilities should do to address infections within the classroom. In addition, the Department opened a toll-free, 24-hour hotline to answer questions from the general public and New Jersey health care providers.The hotline number is 1-866-321-9571.
- The NJ Department of Human Services sponsors an H1N1 Resource page.
- The MedlinePlus Web site, a service by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, which offers many sheets of information on this topic, latest news briefs and current research infromation. Some information is available in Spanish.
- CDC has a
Twitter feed that contains updates on the Swine Flu.
- The NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Web site provides a Preparedness, Response and Recovery Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources as well as general prevention guidance.
Medicare will pay for the administration of the H1N1 vaccine even if you have had a traditional flu shot already this year. Details here.
Coping with the emotional stress of uncertain times
The NJ Division of Mental Health Services Web site offers many resources that may help you cope with the difficult feelings that sometimes surface during uncertain times. Learn about coping mechanisms, how to manage stress and more at this site. Many pamphlets are available in English and Spanish.
For emotional support, you can also call New Jersey MentalHealthCares' Disaster Mental Health Helpline - toll free - at 877-294-HELP (877-294-4357) to reach experienced crisis counselors. A TTY line is also available at 877-294-4356.
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If you know of additional resources that would be appropriate to include in this section, please let us know by contacting us via e-mail at info@nj211.org.
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