FAQs
H1N1 Flu
What are some of the symptoms of H1N1 "swine flu"?
Some of the signs and symptoms may include fatigue, fever, sore throat, muscle aches, chills, coughing, sneezing, and some may experience diarrhea and vomiting.
Why is it important to receive an H1N1 vaccine?
An H1N1 vaccine is the best way to protect against the illness. H1N1 can cause severe illness and even death. In addition, you can prevent the spread of the virus by getting vaccinated.
Will the seasonal flu vaccine protect me against H1N1 "swine flu"?
The seasonal flu vaccine will not protect you against H1N1 because the seasonal flu vaccine does not cover the H1N1 strain.
What are the types of vaccines that are available?
H1N1 flu shot
- Usually given on the arm
- Inactivated vaccine
- Approved for patients 6 months and older including healthy people, people with chronic medical conditions and pregnant woman.
- Who should NOT get this form of the vaccine?
* Severe (life threatening) allergy to eggs
* Life threatening allergic reaction following seasonal influenza vaccine
* History of Guillian Barre Syndrome
* People who have a moderate-to-severe illness with a fever (they should wait until they recover to get vaccinated.)
H1N1 Nasal Spray flu vaccine
- Given intra-nasally
- Live vaccine
- Approved for 2 to 49 years of age
- Who should NOT get this form of the vaccine?
* Pregnant women
* Severe (life threatening) allergy to eggs
* Life threatening allergic reaction following seasonal influenza vaccine
* History of Guillian Barre Syndrome
* Patients with weakened immune system
* Children younger than 5 with asthma or one or more episodes of wheezing in the past year
* Patients with muscle or nerve disorders that can lead to breathing or swallowing complications
* Anyone that comes in close contact with patients that are severely immunocompromised
* Children or adolescents on long term aspirin therapy
* Children younger than 2 and adults greater than 50 years old
Obtain a vaccination as soon as the vaccine becomes available. You may obtain your vaccine at your local Giant pharmacy with an immunizer. Please call your local store to check availability. Locations without an immunizer will have a Maxim Nursing clinic scheduled.
CDC recommends vaccinating the following groups initially then followed by everyone from 25 to
64 years old.
- pregnant women,
- people who live with or provide care for infants younger than 6 months (e.g., parents, siblings, and day care providers),
- health care and emergency medical services personnel,
- people 6 months through 24 years of age (especially those with higher risk for influenza-related complications like children younger
than 5 years and those who have high risk medical conditions), and,
- people 25 years through 64 years of age who have certain medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
How much does the H1N1 vaccine cost?
It costs $15 dollars. This fee may be covered depending on your insurance. Medicare pays for the administration fee through Medicare Part B.
Who requires a second dose of the H1N1 vaccine?
If the patient is under the age of 10, both the flu shot and the nasal vaccine require 2 doses administered 1 month apart.
Can your local Giant pharmacist immunizer administer your vaccine?
Yes, only if they are certified in your state. Please contact your local store for additional
details. Some states require pharmacy immunizers to obtain a prescription for vaccines if you are under the age of 18.
Below 18 years Prescription required
Washington DC: Vaccines provided by Maxim Clinics only
Maryland: 13-17 years old
Virginia: 10-17 years old
Delaware: Less than 18 years old
What is the age limit for the Maxim clinics and a H1N1 vaccination?
Maxim Clinics: Staffed by Maxim nurses are allowed to administer vaccines without a prescription for ages 10 and up in the United States.
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