H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza Information & Current News

• There are two types of H1N1 vaccine and which one you can receive depends on your health history:

The Intra-Nasal (mist) form of H1N1 vaccine can only be given to those who are not asthmatic and do not have other health problems. For the Vaccine Information Sheet for the H1N1 Intra-Nasal Flu mist click here.
The injectable (shot) form of the H1N1 vaccine can be given to those who have health problems like asthma, diabetes, COPD, etc. For the Vaccine Information Sheet for the H1N1 Flu shot click here.

• How do I get vaccinated?

New Haven residents who are interested in getting the novel H1N1 vaccine should first check below to see if you are in one of the current target priority groups and are eligible to get the vaccine. 

►Please click here for the current list of priority groups

Once the supply of vaccine increases, the priority group will expand to include: all Healthcare and emergency medical service personnel, all people 6 months through 24 years of age, and all persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from Influenza.

If you are NOT in one of the above priority groups you are not currently eligible to receive the vaccine at this time.
Keep checking this website for updates as the priority group will be expanded further as more of the H1N1 vaccine becomes available.

• I am in a priority group, now what do I need to do?

If you are in one of the eligible groups you need to first contact your health care provider. If your healthcare provider is not participating and has informed you that you require vaccination, please click here to get the information and forms you will need to register for an appointment with the New Haven Health Department. If you do not have a health care provider contact any of the following providers below to find out about getting registered as a patient and to find out when they will be holding vaccination clinics.

• Where to register to obtain a Health Care Provider:

If you are not able to register as a new patient please click here to register to get an appointment with the New Haven Health Department when H1N1 vaccination clinics are scheduled for your specific priority group.

• Will this vaccine protect me from the seasonal flu?

The novel H1N1 vaccine will only protect you from novel H1N1 flu so it is important for you to get your seasonal flu shot as well to protect yourself from the seasonal flu. 
Click Here for the New Haven Health Department Seasonal Flu Clinic Schedule for 2009
Use the Flu Clinic Locator to Find Seasonal Flu clinics near you

• Where do I go to get additional information?

Call the State Department of Public Health’s H1N1 Flu Hotline at 1-800-830-9426 (7:00am- 7:00pm  Monday thru Friday).
Go to the State of Connecticut of Public Health Flu Information website.
Go to the federal government's Flu Information website
Call the Health Department H1N1 Flu line at (203) 946-7878.
Questions about the H1N1 flu can be e-mailed to the New Haven Health Department.