San Francisco H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccination Events start October 29

On October 29, 30, and 31 the H1N1 vaccine will be available free of charge at 9 H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Clinics throughout San Francisco!

Find dates, times, and locations for the City's clinics: www.sfcdcp.org/FluVaccinesSites.html

Download and print a flyer about vaccination clinic dates, times, and locations: H1N1 Clinic Sites

Because of the high demand for H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine and the importance of getting it to those who need it most, Dr. Mitch Katz, Director of Public Health, has extended those eligible for the vaccine to include:

* Pregnant women
* All people ages 6 months to 24 years of age
* People who live with or provide care for infants less than 6 months of age
* Health care and emergency responders with direct patient contact
* Adults ages 25 to 64 with medical conditions that put them at risk for complications from influenza (heart, lung, kidney disease, asthma, diabetes, weakened immune system)

Advice for High-risk Patients

Before going to one of the Swine Flu Vaccine Clinics, anyone with a primary care physician should call his/her own doctor to determine the availability of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine.
General Advice

At this time, the Department of Public Health is NOT recommending wearing masks, avoiding public gatherings, avoiding public transit, closing schools, or other social distancing measures. If the situation changes, DPH is prepared and does have guidelines for the use of these interventions. However, it is always important to practice Healthy Habits. Visit SFCDCP.ORG/swineflu for the latest information on H1N1 Flu and Healthy Habits information from DPH. Scroll down to the bottom of the Healthy Habits page to find a brochure, Infect me Not.