Nov 02 2009
Flu is a Serious Contagious Disease
No matter how you try to disguise it, FLU is a serious contagious disease, not to mention the whole new threat we face with H1N1.
“Sacramento County Public Health has requested a local emergency declaration for H1N1 flu. The local declaration provides flexibility in response to the pandemic and follows in the footsteps of similar state and federal declarations.” What does this mean in plain English? It means that Sacramento County wants the flexibility to do what is necessary to protect the health of Sacramento citizens.
Each year, seasonal flu kills some 36,000 Americans. But there is a new and very different flu virus spreading worldwide that was first confirmed in the United States in April, 2009 and affects younger people more severely than seasonal flu does. H1N1 Flu, sometimes called “Swine Flu,” is a new strain that has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. It caused a “second flu season” in the Sacramento region during the summer of 2009, resulting in illness, hospitalizations and even deaths. Most people recover quickly from H1N1 Flu, but health officials are concerned about its potential to cause severe illness in some people.
Sacramento County Public Health Division is trying to keep all of Sacramento’s citizens informed and prepared so they are providing weekly updates about the status of the disease in our County. Click on this link for the latest H1N1 FLU update published today, November 2, 2009.
You can check with your doctor or health care organization about available vaccinations, or go to one of the free clinics provided by Sacramento County.
The H1N1 vaccine will be provided free of charge to anyone medically eligible aged 6 months and older at a Sacramento County H1N1 flu clinic. Because H1N1 vaccine supplies are currently limited, vaccinations at our clinics from November 16 through November 24 will be restricted to priority groups. These groups include:
Pregnant women
Healthcare workers
Persons caring for children under 6 months of age
Children and young adults aged 6 months to 24 years
Adults aged 24-64 with underlying medical conditions
Here is the latest Sacramento County H1N1 flu clinic schedule:
Sacramento County H1N1 Flu Clinic Schedule
(Revised10/29/09)
Hiram Johnson High School
Monday, November 16th 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
6879 14th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95820
Rio Linda High School
Tuesday, November 17th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
6309 Dry Creek Road
Rio Linda, CA 95673
Sacramento County Administration Center
Wednesday, November 18th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
700 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Casa Roble High School
Thursday, November 19th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
9151 Oak Avenue
Orangevale, CA 95662
Samuel Pannell Community Center
Friday, November 20th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
2450 Meadowview Road
Sacramento, CA 95832
Town & Country Lutheran Church
Saturday, November 21st 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
4049 Marconi Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
First Covenant Church
Monday, November 23rd 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
10933 Progress Court
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
La Sierra Community Center
Tuesday, November 24th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
5325 Engle Road
Carmichael, CA 95608
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
Monday, November 30th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
6151 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
North Highlands Community Center
Tuesday, December 1st 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
6040 Watt Avenue
North Highlands, CA 95660
Isleton Elementary School
Wednesday, December 2nd 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
412 Union Street
Isleton, CA 95641
South Natomas Community Center
Thursday, December 3rd 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
2921 Truxel Road
Sacramento, CA 95833
Antelope High School
Friday, December 4th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
4635 Elverta Road
Antelope, CA 95843
American River College
Saturday, December 5th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841
Chabolla Center
Tuesday, December 8th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
610 Chabolla Avenue
Galt, CA 95632
Burbank High School
Wednesday, December 9th 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
3500 Florin Road
Sacramento, CA 95823
Citrus Heights City Hall
Thursday, December 10th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
6237 Fountain Square Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Florin High School
Friday, December 11th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
7956 Cottonwood Lane
Sacramento, CA 95828
Franklin High School
Saturday, December 12th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
6400 Whitelock Parkway
Elk Grove, CA 95757
Mesa Verde High School
Monday, December 14th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
7501 Carriage Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Folsom High School
Tuesday, December 15th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
1655 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 95630
St. Rose Parish
Wednesday, December 16th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
5961 Franklin Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95824
Sacramento High School
Thursday, December 17th 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
2315 34th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
Encina High School
Friday, December 18th 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
1400 Bell Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
Sheldon High School
Saturday, December 19th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
8333 Kingsbridge Drive
Sacramento, CA 95829
Rosemont High School
Monday, December 21st 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
9594 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
Inderkum High School
Tuesday, December 22st 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
2500 New Market Drive
Sacramento, CA 95835
Robertson Community Center
Monday, December 28th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
3525 Norwood Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95838
Sears - Florin Mall “Drive-Thru”
Tuesday, December 29th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
7000 65th Street
Sacramento, CA 95823
St. Anthony’s Church
Wednesday, December 30th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
14012 2nd Avenue
Walnut Grove, CA 95690
First Baptist Church
Monday, January 4th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
4401 San Juan Avenue
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Elk Grove High School
Tuesday, January 5th 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
9800 Elk Grove-Florin Road
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Grant Union High School
Wednesday, January 6th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
1400 Grand Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95838
Sunrise Mall “Drive-Thru”
Thursday, January 7th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
6041 Sunrise (behind Sears)
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Natomas High School
Friday, January 8th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
3301 Fong Ranch Road
Sacramento, CA 95834
Valley High School
Monday, January 11th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
6300 Ehrhardt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95823
Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church
Tuesday, January 12th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
6929 Franklin Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95823
Christ Community Church
Wednesday, January 13th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
5025 Manzanita Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
Sacramento City Public Safety Center
Thursday, January 14th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
5770 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
