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Update on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 flu in Nashville/Davidson County

H1N1 virus, also known as "swine flu" and "Pandemic H1N1 2009” is a virus that can spread from people who are infected to others through coughs and sneezes. When people cough or sneeze, they spread germs through the air or onto surfaces that other people may touch. H1N1 virus is not transmitted from pigs to humans or from eating pork products.

Cases of H1N1 flu continue to occur in Davidson County.
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H1N1 Question of the Week

 When will other groups who have not been offered the H1N1 injection be able to receive the H1N1 injectable vaccination?

The Health Department continues to receive small quantities of injectable vaccine.  Any injectable vaccine (when available) will be offered to the following priority groups:

  • Pregnant women
  • Children ages 6 months to 4 years old
  • Children 5 to 18 with a chronic health condition
  • Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age

No shortage of H1N1 vaccine is expected.  However, limited quantities and types of the vaccine come in with each shipment.  Health officials will expand access to the H1N1 injectable vaccine in the coming weeks and months. The Health Department could potentially receive more than 130,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine in the coming weeks and months.

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H1N1 vaccine information for parents/guardians of Metro School students

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