H1N1 Vaccine Available

We are now offering the H1N1 vaccine at the 7 Mississippi locations of SRHS Clinics. Cost is $20, and we will file your insurance.  You can call 228-497-7470 for more information and for a referral to the clinic nearest.   

2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine

If you need more information before getting the vaccine, please see the What You Need to Know document provided by the Mississippi State Department of Health. You can also read the What You Need to Know document in Spanish and Vietnamese.

For more information on H1N1 in Mississippi, visit the Mississippi State Department of Health.

Swine Influenza Information

Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the United States. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection also have been identified internationally. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the infection and whether additional people have been infected with swine influenza viruses.

The CDC is working very closely with officials in states where human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) have been identified, as well as with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization. This includes deploying staff domestically and internationally to provide guidance and technical support. CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate this investigation.

 

Laboratory testing has found the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus susceptible to the prescritpion antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir and has issued interim guidance for the use of these drugs to treat and preent infection with swine fluenza viruses. CDC has also prepared interim guidance on how to care for people who are sick and interim guidance on the use of face masks in a community setting where spread of this swine flu virus has been detected. This is a rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide new information as it becomes available.

 

For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control.

 

 

Stay Healthy Tips

 

The Centers for Disease Control recommend the following behaviors to limit the spread of germs:

 

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
  • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
  • If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.