Hillsborough will be hosting another H1N1 vaccination clinic on Thursday, February 18th from 4pm to 7pm at the Hillsborough Municipal Building. This clinic is free of charge and open to anyone, there is no age or underlying health condition restrictions; appointments are available now through the Greater Somerset Public Health Partnership website at www.greatersomerseth1n1.org or 908-533-9330.
Residents may register for any of the clinics listed on the Greater Somerset Health Partnership registration website; it does not have to be in the town in which you reside.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a statement regarding the possibility of increases in H1N1 infections this spring since this virus began its attack last spring season.
The CDC recommends influenza vaccination as the first and most important step in protecting against the flu and is now encouraging everyone to get vaccinated against 2009 H1N1, including people 65 years and older.
According to the CDC, vaccination of people with certain health conditions is especially important because they are more likely to get serious flu-related complications. Health conditions that increase the risk of being hospitalized from 2009 H1N1 include lung disease like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, heart, or neurologic dise
ase, and pregnancy.
Updated information can be found on the Hillsborough website at www.hillsborough-nj.org, and click on the blue "H1N1 flu information" update on the front page.
"In addition to the information on the Township’s homepage, the Health Department webpage, also available via the Hillsborough’s website, has important information on preparedness, including how to take care of sick family members at home," Mayor Frank DelCore stated.
*This injectable vaccine is not Thimerosal Free. However, it has been approved for use in ages 6 months and up, including pregnant women. Thimerosal free vaccine may be available in the future.
