I'm sure you've heard so much about H1N1 & Seasonal Flu in the last few months. So much information. So hard to figure out what you should be doing to protect yourself and your family. I am attaching a brochure from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) that educates parents and may help clear things up.
Please click on the CDC link below and if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me at extension 407
2009 H1N1 Flu: A Guide for ParentsOther good websites & phone #'s for more information -
www.flu.gov,
www.nyhealth.gov,
www.schoolhealthservices.orgNYS Dept of Health H1N1 Flu Hotline: 1-800-808-1987, 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
11/10/09-
I have been informed that Dr. Kelt's office has just received H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine. If you are under 24 yrs. old or have a medical condition that could worsen with the flu, you can call Dr. Kelt's office @ 749-3149.
Neither Dr. Kelt nor Dr. Marshall's offices have any available seasonal flu shots at this time.
There will be a Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic at Riverhead Public Library , 330 Court Street on November 17th between 10 am and 12 noon on a first-come, first-serve basis. for more info call 727-3228.