For up to date information visit...
www.pandemic.wi.gov
Vaccine now available to the general public.
The CDC stresses there will be adequate supplies of H1N1 vaccine available to everyone who wants it.
City of Oshkosh Health Services Division is offering H1N1 vaccine by appointment. Please call 236-5030 to make an appointment. For other clinic information please check 2-1-1 Wisconsin Flu Clinic Locator by clicking here.
The Oshkosh Health Services Division along with Wisconsin Division of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to monitor the H1N1 pandemic closely.
The symptoms of H1N1influenza in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal human influenza (flu) and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some of the cases have also reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with H1N1 (swine flu).
Spread of this influenza happens in the same way seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Infected people may be able to infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick.
There are some everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illness like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
- Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Cough or sneeze into the elbow area of your shirtsleeve if a cough or sneeze catches you off guard.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
- Alcohol-based hand cleaners are effective in reducing the amount of germs on your hands.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. This is one way to spread germs.
- The Division of Public Health is encouraging avoiding smoking or quitting smoking altogether as a way to avoid getting sick, and to help prevent complications that could occur with an influenza virus.
- Try to avoid close contact (6 feet or less) with sick people.
- If you get sick, the CDC recommends you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others, even in your own home, to keep from infecting them.
If you feel you may be ill with H1N1, contact your physician’s office.
For more information on the H1N1 (Swine Flu) please visit the links listed below. The information on the H1N1 (Swine Flu) is constantly changing, so please check this website often for the most up to date information. City of Oshkosh Health Services can be reached at (920) 236-5030.
Oshkosh H1N1 School Clinics
- School Clinics are scheduled at Oshkosh West and Oshkosh North High Schools in early January.
- Planning is being done for school-aged children (age 9 and under) who need a second dose. Check back early January for final plans.
Vaccine Information Statements
Consent Forms
H1N1 community consent form Inject and or nasal spray with age
This is to be used at our appointment based and community based clinics.
H1N1 School based consent form Inject with age
To be used at school-based clinics for students getting vaccine during school hours (we are only giving injectable (shot) during this time)
H1N1 School based consent form Inject and or nasal spray with age
To be used at school-based clinics for students getting vaccine during after school hours (we are giving the option of injectable (shot) or nasal spray during this time depending on vaccine availability)
Community Education
Public Service Announcements
- Novel H1N1 Flu in Wisconsin
- H1N1 Preparedness
- Community Planning for Novel H1N1 Flu
- Hygiene Habits to Help Fight the Flu
Additional H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Informational Letter for Families of Students within the City of Oshkosh 11/2/09
Oshkosh Area School District Influenza A (H1N1) Update #2: 5/1/2009
INFECTION CONTROL & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TOOLKIT FOR THE FAITH COMMUNITY
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UPDATES to the TOOLKIT:
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- 5/7/2009: Sample Church Announcement 5-7-09.doc , Sample Church Announcement 5-7-09.txt
- 5/5/2009: Guidance for Religious Practices1.pdf, Issue Brief letterhead.pdf, Prevention Faith Communities Letterhead.pdf
City of Oshkosh Press Releases
02-01-2010 H1N1 Immunization Clinic at Senior Center
To view official city press release click here
11/6/09 Targeted Vaccination Clinics
To view official city press release click here
01-11-10 It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate
To view official city press release click here
H1N1 case confirmed in Oshkosh: May 21, 2009
City of Oshkosh launches H1N1 (Swine Flu) informational web page: May 1, 2009
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information: April 27, 2009
Supplemental Information
State Information:
www.pandemic.wi.gov
National Information:
www.cdc.gov/swineflu
Anytime is a good time to prepare for an emergency. The link below provides information about how individuals and families can prepare for a pandemic.
www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/pdf/individuals.pdf.
What is H1N1 (Swine Flu)?
http://pandemic.wisconsin.gov/section.asp?linkid=1567&locid=106
H1N1 (Swine Influenza) and You
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm
Planning checklists
www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/checklists.html
What Is an Influenza Pandemic? –
www.pandemicflu.gov/general/whatis.html
Guidance on taking care of a sick person in your home
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance_homecare.htm
Centers for Disease Control H1N1 (Swine Flu) Website
http://cdc.gov/swineflu/
US Government Pandemic Flu Website
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/
World Health Organization H1N1 (Swine Flu) Website
http://www.who.int/en/