Updated 3/18/10

Weekly H1N1 Vaccine Supply Status Update: The University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP) has reported that there has been an increase in patients being seen in hospitals with flu-like illness. In the past, pandemic episodes of the flu occurred in three waves and the Health Department is cautioning residents that this pandemic may have another wave yet to occur. Residents are urged to get vaccinated if they haven’t done so already. The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health has notified local health departments that the H1N1 vaccine can now be given to anyone who wants to be vaccinated. The H1N1 vaccine is free and you do not need to be a New Haven resident to be vaccinated. You DO NOT need an appointment to get vaccinated however, to save time, you are asked to complete the vaccination form before coming to the clinic. Please click here for the vaccination form in both English and Spanish. Fill out this form on your computer using all CAPITAL LETTERS, print it out once you complete it, and then bring it with you to the clinic. You will need to complete a form for each person getting vaccinated. March 2010 H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Schedule H1N1 Clinics will be held as scheduled until the department’s vaccine supply is exhausted. Clinics will be held on: Tuesday, March 2, 2010: ►New Haven Health Department 1st floor, 54 Meadow Street, New Haven from 9:30 AM -12:00 PM Thursday, March 4, 2010 ►New Haven Health Department  1st floor, 54 Meadow Street, New Haven from 5:30 PM -7:30 PM Tuesday, March 9, 2010 ►New Haven Health Department  1st floor, 54 Meadow Street, New Haven from 9:30 AM -12:00 PM Thursday, March 11, 2010 ►New Haven Health Department  1st floor,  54 Meadow Street, New Haven from 5:30 PM -7:30 PM Tuesday, March 16, 2010 ►New Haven Health Department  1st floor, 54 Meadow Street, New Haven from 9:30 AM -12:00 PM Tuesday, March 23, 2010 ►New Haven Health Department  1st floor, 54 Meadow Street, New Haven from 9:30 AM -12:00 PM Tuesday, March 30, 2010 ►New Haven Health Department  1st floor, 54 Meadow Street, New Haven from 9:30 AM -12:00 PM

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?

  To get vaccinated you should check with your health care provider to see if they are providing the H1N1 vaccine. If they are not providing the H1N1 vaccine, you can come to the New Haven Health Department during one of our scheduled H1N1 Vaccination Clinics (see schedule above). Please click here to go to the form you will need to fill out and bring with you. You will need to fill out a form for each person getting vaccinated.

  You may also contact one of the following health care providers to see if they are accepting new patients and providing the H1N1 vaccine.

  ►Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center	226 Dixwell Ave, New Haven 400 Columbus Street, New Haven 285 Main Street, West Haven	(203) 503-3420 (203) 503-3000 (203) 503-3400
  ►Fair Haven Health Center ►St. Raphael’s Hospital Pediatric        Primary Care Clinic (by appointment only)	374 Grand Ave, New Haven 1450 Chapel Street, New Haven	(203) 777-7411 (203) 789-3388

• 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. 
The New Haven Health Department no longer has seasonal flu vaccine and does not anticipate getting any more seasonal flu vaccine this season.
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.