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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

Who is top priority for H1N1 vaccination at this time?

The health department is now offering H1N1 vaccine to these priority groups.

• Pregnant women
• Healthcare Workers
• Caregivers and household contacts of infants under six months,
• All Persons aged 6 months – 24 years,
• and persons aged 25 – 64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for complications.

Additionally, MPHD has sufficient nasal mist (FluMist) vaccine to offer it to anyone aged 2–49 years who is healthy and not pregnant.

Latest Updates

• Health Department Offers H1N1 Flu Shots November 18th Thru 20th - H1N1 Injectable and Nasal FluMist Available - Nov. 17, 2009
• Health Department Offers H1N1 Flu Shots November 17th and 18th - Nov. 16, 2009
• Health Department to Hold H1N1 FluMist Nasal Spray Vaccine Clinic at Hickory Hollow Mall November 21st - Nov. 13, 2009
• Health Department Offers H1N1 Flu Shots Friday, November 13th - H1N1 Injectable and Nasal FluMist Available - Nov. 12, 2009
• Health Department To Offer Flu Vaccine to Students and Staff at Edison Elementary School and Will Offer Doses of H1N1 FluMist Nasal Vaccine November 12 and 13 - Nov. 11, 2009
• Metro Health Department and Metro Schools announce first H1N1 vaccination clinic - Nov. 10, 2009
• Health Department Offers H1N1 Flu Shots Wednesday November 11th - Nov. 10, 2009
• Health Department To Offer H1N1 Flu Shots Tuesday November 10th - Nov. 9, 2009
• Health Department Offers Doses of H1N1 FluMist Nasal Vaccine - Out of H1N1 Injectable Vaccine - Nov. 4, 2009
• The Metro Public Health Department exhausted the current available supply of injectable H1N1 vaccine on 11/3/2009 - Nov. 3, 2009
• Health Department To Offer H1N1 Flu Shots Tuesday November 3rd - Nov. 2, 2009
• Health Department Will Offer Doses of H1N1 FluMist Nasal Vaccine on November 2 - Oct. 30, 2009
• Health Department Offers Doses of H1N1 FluMist Nasal Vaccine - Oct. 29, 2009
• Health Department Gives All 500 Doses of H1N1 Injectable Vaccine - Oct. 28, 2009
• Health Department Receives 500 Doses of H1N1 Injectable Vaccine - Oct. 26, 2009
• Health Department to Offer H1N1 FluMist Nasal Vaccine - Oct. 23, 2009
• Health Department Offers H1N1 Injectable Vaccine - Oct. 23, 2009
• Health Department Receives Small Amount of H1N1 Injectable Vaccine - Oct. 20, 2009
• Metro Public Health Department and Metro Nashville Public Schools to offer H1N1 vaccination presentations to parents of public school students - Oct. 16, 2009
• Dr. Paul's Weekly Flu Bulletin - Oct. 14, 2009
• H1N1 FluMist vaccine offered to general public
• Dr. Paul's Flu Bulletin - Oct. 7, 2009
• Metro Health Department To Offer Health Providers H1N1 FluMist - Oct. 7, 2009
• Dr. Paul's Flu Bulletin - Oct. 2, 2009
• H1N1 Influenza:  Lessening the Impact - Sept. 17, 2009 presentation by Dr. Bill Paul (Adobe Acrobat format)
• H1N1 Influenza:  Lessening the Impact - Sept. 17, 2009 presentation by Dr. Bill Paul (PowerPoint format)
• Dr. Paul's Flu Bulletin - Sept. 10, 2009
• Dr. Paul's H1N1 Health E-Mail
• Facing the New Flu - Message from Dr. Bill Paul, Director of Health

H1N1 vaccine information for parents/guardians of Metro School students

• 2009 H1N1 Flu Shot Vaccine - What You Need To Know
• 2009 H1N1 Flu Nasal Spray Vaccine - What You Need To Know
• Dr. Paul's Letter for Parents about the H1N1 Vaccine (English)
• Dr. Paul's Letter for Parents about the H1N1 Vaccine (Spanish)
• H1N1 Flu Vaccine Consent Form for Parents/Guardians of Metro Nashville Public School Students

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• H1N1 Flu - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
• H1N1 Flu - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions in Arabic
• H1N1 Flu - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions en Español (Spanish)
• Su’aalaha Badanka la Isweydiiyo - Hargabka H1N1 (Hargabka Doofaarka)
• WHO (World Health Organization) H1N1 Q&A

Guidance

• Influenza Diagnostic Testing During the 2009-2010 Flu Season
• 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Seniors
• Video - H1N1 Information Forum - September 17, 2009
• Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009 – 2010 Influenza Season
• Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Child Care and Early Childhood Programs
• Letter to Parents, Students, and Staff Members of Schools in Davidson County - from Dr. Bill Paul, Director of Health
• Carta para los padres de familia, estudiantes y personal de las escuelas en el Condado de Davidson - De el Dr. Bill Paul, Director de Salud
• Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools (Grades K-12)
• Workplace Communication Toolkit
• Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Institutions of Higher Education
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Surfaces
• Guidance for Child Care Providers
• Guidance for Faith-based Communities
• Guidance for Familes with School-age Children

Public Service Announcements

• Video - Student H1N1 Prevention PSA
• Video - Cover Your Cough
• Video - Flu Discussion - with Dr. Bill Paul, Director of Health
• Video - H1N1 Informative Slide Presentation

Resources

• Flu Brochure for Parents
• Workplace Planning for Employers
• Cover Your Cough 8.5 X 11 poster in English
• Cover Your Cough 8.5 X 11 poster en Español
• Cover Your Cough 11 X 17 poster in English
• Cover Your Cough 11 X 17 poster en Español

Links

• Tennessee Department of Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's web site    en Español (Spanish)
  
• World Health Organization