Health Promotion Affiliates

The H1N1 vaccine has been approved and distribution has begun. As of the week of January 4 we will be receiving shipments of H1N1 vaccine.  We can begin scheduling clinics after Jan. 12 If you want a H1N1 flu clinic for your employees download the H1N1 request form without the dates and send it to us by fax or e-mail.  Also download the consent form for the employees and the H1N1 fact sheet.  The vaccine has been purchased by the Federal Government and is free.  However, we will be charging an administration fee to pay the nurses and for supplies not provided by the government.  The fee is $18.00/shot.  We will need a minimum of 16 people or the minimum of $300.00 a clinic.

In the meantime all individuals should do their best to protect themselves and their families by following the instructions listed below

We know that the symptoms for the H1N1 are the same symptoms for the seasonal flu.  If a person exhibits symptoms such as fever, cough, muscle aches, headaches, chills, sore throat, then the CDC says that it should be assumed that the person has H1N1 and should take the actions in the CDC recommendations.
The CDC has issued guidelines for companies on how to deal with the H1N1 flu outbreak at the worksite.   Go to www.cdc.gov.h1n1flu/guidance/workplace. In the meantime purchase alcohol based hand sanitizers and place them throughout the company along with disinfectant wipes for workstations, door knobs, bathrooms.  Stay informed by going to the CDC website and the MA Department of Public Health website

Although, H1N1 infections have recently declined, this virus mutates and comes in waves. Therefore the CDC is still encouraging all people to be vaccinated.  It is not too late to receive an H1N1 shot through the remainder of the winter and spring.
Updated on January 30, 2010

Richard Rotondo

Director of Health Promotion Affiliates