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H1N1 Flu Vaccine

December 1, 2009 jacksonnchealth Leave a comment

As of December 1, 2009

Due to the decline in requests for H1N1 in the CDC target groups, the Jackson County Department of Public Health is releasing the H1N1 vaccine to anyone who would like to be vaccinated.

We currently have limited supplies; but, we continue to get weekly shipments.

  • We have shots for ages 6 months through adults.
  • We have H1N1 flu mist for healthy persons ages 2-49

The hours to receive vaccine are:

8 – 11.30 a.m. and 1 – 4.30 p.m. on Mon, Tues, Wed, Thursday and Fri.

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H1N1 Flu Vaccine

November 5, 2009 jacksonnchealth Leave a comment

As of 11-05-09 Jackson County Health Department currently has H1N1 vaccine SHOTS for only two (2) of the target groups, as follows:

  • Children/babies 6 Months through 35 Months
  • Pregnant women

We also have H1N1 vaccine FLU MIST (nasal spray) for the target groups only.

TARGET GROUPS

  • Pregnant women
  • Persons who live with or provide care for infants younger than 6 months
  • Health care and emergency medical services personnel
  • Children and young adults aged 6 months through 24 years
  • And persons aged 25 through 64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications

Please call the Flu Vaccine Information Line at 828-587-8201 for updates.

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H1N1 flu vaccine

October 29, 2009 jacksonnchealth Leave a comment

As of October 29, 2009, the health department DOES NOT have H1N1 vaccine. Please call 587-8201 for future updates on the H1N1 vaccine status.

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H1N1 flu vaccine

October 28, 2009 jacksonnchealth Leave a comment

As of October 28, 2009, the Health Department received H1N1 flu vaccine. The H1N1 flu shots will be given ONLY to the following target groups:

  • Pregnant women
  • Persons who live with or provide care for infants less than 6 months of age
  • Children and young adults ages 6 months – 24 years of age
  • Persons 25-64 years of age who have a medical condition(s) that put them at high risk

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The Health Department has a limited supply of H1N1 flu mist.

Hours for receiving a flu shot are:

8:00 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 5 pm – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

8:00 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 7pm – Thursdays

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Please call the flu information line for updated information at 587-8201.

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!!! New Changes for Smoking in Public Places !!!

October 27, 2009 jacksonnchealth Leave a comment

Sign.

New Changes for Smoking in Public Places
Beginning January 2, 2010

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Prohibited:

  • Smoking will not be allowed in enclosed areas of almost all restaurants and bars.
  • Smoking will not be allowed in enclosed areas of lodging establishments, such as hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and inns, if the establishment prepares and serves food or drink.

For more information please visit: smokefree.nc.gov
Or call  Jackson County Department of Public Health
586-8994

New Changes for Smoking in Public Places (DOC)

Business Guide 10-17-09 (PDF)

Sign (PDF)

Where can I get information about quitting smoking?

Call the N.C. Tobacco Use Quitline which operates from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 a.m. seven days a week. The toll-free number for North Carolina is 1-800-784-8669. The Quitline services are available to all North Carolinians. Expert Tobacco Quit Coaches can call you back upon request. English, Spanish and other languages are available. All calls are free and confidential.

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********PUBLIC INFORMATION********

October 19, 2009 jacksonnchealth Leave a comment

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H1N1 Flu Centers For Disease Control & Prevention

NC Public Health – H1N1 Flu

H1N1 FLUGeneral Information – Call NC Department of Health and Human Services’ Care Line:

  • 1.800.662.7030 (English/Spanish)
  • 1.877.452.2514

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