H1NI - River View Observer https://riverviewobserver.net A lifestyle and entertainment publication serving the Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Weehawken, West New York, North Bergen, Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Secaucus and Guttenberg Waterfront Communities Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:24:53 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Mayor Healy Announces that Health Department Will Begin Citywide Distribution of H1N1 Vaccine https://riverviewobserver.net/mayor-healy-announces-that-health-department-will-begin-citywide-distribution-of-h1n1-vaccine/ https://riverviewobserver.net/mayor-healy-announces-that-health-department-will-begin-citywide-distribution-of-h1n1-vaccine/#respond Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:24:53 +0000 http://riverviewobserver.net/?p=1975 Vaccine will be distributed for free and on a first-come, first-serve basis  Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and the Department of Health and Human Services announced today the citywide distribution schedule for the H1N1 vaccination. Any and all residents wishing to get the H1N1 vaccination will be able to do so at the below indicated clinics, … Continue reading Mayor Healy Announces that Health Department Will Begin Citywide Distribution of H1N1 Vaccine →

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 Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and the Department of Health and Human Services announced today the citywide distribution schedule for the H1N1 vaccination. Any and all residents wishing to get the H1N1 vaccination will be able to do so at the below indicated clinics, on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Since November, the city Health Department, in conjunction with the Board of Education, has been administering the H1N1 vaccination to our city public schools’ population. The Health Department has also been offering the vaccination at its headquarters at 201 Cornelison Avenue for high-risk individuals.

“The Center for Disease Control continues to recommend that individuals receive the H1N1 vaccination and especially those people who are in the high-risk category,” said Mayor Healy. “We hope that as many people as possible will avail themselves of this free service.”

H1N1 Vaccine Distribution Schedule

 

The City of Jersey City, Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the H1N1 vaccine to residents of Jersey City from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates and locations:

Wednesday, January 27 – Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall

40 Sullivan Drive

Wednesday, February 3 – Maureen Collier Senior Center

335 Bergen Avenue

Wednesday, February 10 – Pershing Field Center

201 Central Avenue

Wednesday, February 17 – City Hall Council Chambers

280 Grove Street

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Wednesday, February 24 – Joseph T. Connors Senior Center

28 Paterson Street

Wednesday, March 3 – Mary Bethune Community Center

140 Martin Luther King Drive

For any further information please call 201 547-6800

Between 8:30am and 5:00pm

Saturday Clinics

Saturday, February 27

City Hall

280 Grove Street

Saturday, March 6

City Hall

280 Grove Street

 

 

In the event of inclement weather for the Saturday clinics, please call City Hall Security Desk at (201) 547-4686.

All media inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Morrill, Press Secretary to Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy at 201-547-4836 or 201-376-0699.///

 

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]]> https://riverviewobserver.net/mayor-healy-announces-that-health-department-will-begin-citywide-distribution-of-h1n1-vaccine/feed/ 0 H1N1 Still Can Be Found In Hudson County https://riverviewobserver.net/h1n1-still-can-be-found-in-hudson-county/ https://riverviewobserver.net/h1n1-still-can-be-found-in-hudson-county/#respond Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:49:08 +0000 http://riverviewobserver.net/?p=1936  Flu experts warn that we should prepare for a possible third wave of H1N1 flu. Please help us spread the message about the importance of getting vaccinated! Although it seems as though the 2009 H1N1 virus has waned, the reality is that here in Hudson County we are still seeing Influenza Like Illness (ILI) activity … Continue reading H1N1 Still Can Be Found In Hudson County →

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]]> summer-health Flu experts warn that we should prepare for a possible third wave of H1N1 flu.

Please help us spread the message about the importance of getting vaccinated!

Although it seems as though the 2009 H1N1 virus has waned, the reality is that here in Hudson County we are still seeing Influenza Like Illness (ILI) activity above what we would normally expect.  That means the virus is still present and circulating here, causing residents to become ill with flu.  Please see below for an excerpt from a letter from Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of  Health and Human Services, regarding the importance of 2009 H1N1 vaccine:

 We are at a critical moment in the fight against the 2009 H1N1 Influenza virus.  Nationally, between April and mid-November, we saw approximately 47 million cases of 2009 H1N1 flu, more than 200,000 hospitalizations, and nearly 10,000 deaths, with the vast majority of deaths occurring in children and non-elderly adults.  While we are fortunate that flu activity has declined in recent weeks, flu activity – caused by either the 2009 H1N1 virus or regular seasonal flu viruses – is expected to continue for months.  Flu experts warn that we should prepare for a possible third wave of H1N1 flu.

 The number of people who get vaccinated against influenza typically drops after November.  With more than 118 million doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine having been made available, and with flu illness declining in many areas, Americans who have not yet been vaccinated have a window of opportunity to get vaccinated over the next several weeks which could prevent serious illness and death.  That’s why the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has designated January 10-16 as National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW).

 To this end, Hudson Regional Health Commission is encouraging you to promote vaccination within your organization, as well as to those your organization serves.  For educational materials on NIVW, please visit www.Flu.gov/getvaccinated .  Please help us spread the message about the importance of getting vaccinated!

 Thank you for your continued efforts during this public health challenge.  Together, we can help reduce the incidence of flu like illness in Hudson County.

 

Sincerely,

 

Monique C. Davis

 

Monique C. Davis, MPH, CHES

Health Educator/Risk Communicator

Hudson Regional Health Commission

595 County Avenue, Bldg One

Secaucus, NJ 07094

201-223-1133 office

201-558-0691 fax

mdavis@hudsonregionalhealth.org

md1@njlincs.net

 

Chance favors the prepared mind…Louis Pasteur

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]]> https://riverviewobserver.net/h1n1-still-can-be-found-in-hudson-county/feed/ 0 Jersey City Officials Notified of First Positive H1N1 Cases https://riverviewobserver.net/jersey-city-officials-notified-of-first-positive-h1n1-cases/ https://riverviewobserver.net/jersey-city-officials-notified-of-first-positive-h1n1-cases/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:25:37 +0000 http://riverviewobserver.net/?p=1109 JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy has announced that Hudson County and local public health and school officials have received notification that four residents of Jersey City have been confirmed positive for H1N1 Influenza virus. The individuals have recovered at home and observed home isolation precautions. Their family members and other close contacts are … Continue reading Jersey City Officials Notified of First Positive H1N1 Cases →

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]]> JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy has announced that Hudson County and local public health and school officials have received notification that four residents of Jersey City have been confirmed positive for H1N1 Influenza virus.

The individuals have recovered at home and observed home isolation precautions. Their family members and other close contacts are being monitored for any signs of illness. One of the individuals is an 11-year-old student at Academy One, while another is a 7-month-old infant who does not attend daycare.
The two other confirmed cases involve children who were traveling and became ill while away. Montana health officials notified Jersey City officials of a 6-year-old student from PS 28 who had a confirmed case of H1N1, while Utah health officials reported to Jersey City a confirmed case in a 13-year-old who became ill while traveling in that state. It was not clear what school that child attended.
“It is important to note that these individuals are past the point of contagion and were not in the schools at the time they were sick,” said Mayor Healy. “While this news is concerning, it is certainly not a cause for alarm. The most important thing people can do to limit the spread of H1N1 is to stay home from school or work if they are sick, cover their coughs and sneezes, and wash their hands regularly with soap and warm water.
The symptoms of H1N1 Influenza infection are: fever, headache, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. Persons experiencing flu like symptoms can call their family doctor for guidance on whether they should make an appointment for evaluation and treatment. Those with severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing should call 911 or go to the emergency department for medical evaluation.
H1N1 Influenza virus can be treated with Oseltamavir (Tamiflu) and Zanamavir (Relenza). Both drugs need to be taken within 24-48 hours of symptom onset to be most effective and are available by prescription only.
“The City of Jersey City is working very closely with Hudson Regional Health Commission, state and federal partners and the Jersey City Board of Education to monitor the situation and to take appropriate steps based on conditions as they develop,” said Mayor Healy. “We will continue to share current guidance and recommendations from the CDC with school officials and the public as this situation evolves, but urge people not to panic but to take the necessary steps to prevent illness.”
According to Jersey City Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles T. Epps Jr., “Current CDC guidance recommends that schools need not close due to H1N1 virus unless there are so many students or faculty absent that the school cannot function. Rather, it is vitally important for parents to keep their children home from school if they are experiencing symptoms and seek the advice of a healthcare provider. Parents have received a letter informing them of this situation, along with information about H1N1 symptoms and what to do if they think their child is ill. Parents can also visit the Board of Education website at www.jcboe.org for more information. We will continue to work with public health officials to bring the most updated information to the school community and the public in general.”
Public health officials recommend the following steps to prevent illness: Cover your coughs and sneezes. Throw away used tissues as soon as possible. Wash your hands thoroughly and often using warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds Stay home if you are sick. Do not go to work or school. The CDC recommends persons with H1N1 infection stay home from school or work for 7 days after symptoms begin or 24-48 hours after symptoms end, whichever is longer Stay informed: Visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu , www.nj.gov/health , or www.hudsonregional.org for current information on H1N1 Influenza Virus
H1N1 influenza virus of swine origin is different from seasonal human influenza A (H1N1) viruses. The viruses that we are seeing are a novel strain and it appears people do not have immunity to it, nor does it appear that this year’s seasonal influenza vaccine affords any protection. This H1N1 virus contains genetic pieces from four virus sources: North American swine influenza viruses, North American avian influenza viruses, human influenza viruses and swine influenza viruses found in Asia and Europe. This particular genetic combination of swine influenza virus segments has not been recognized before in the United States or anywhere else worldwide.
All media inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Morrill, Press Secretary to Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy at 201-547-4836 or 201-376-0699.

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