H1N1 Influenza in Coweta

ARM YOURELF against the flu

H1N1 or Swine Flu has been identified in the US and the most complete information on how to keep you and your family healthy is at the Centers for Disease Control Website.  To review the Georgia situation, go to the http://health.state.ga.us/h1n1flu/ or call the hotline at 1-888-899-9788.

For information on H1N1 vaccines and availability, you can call the hotline at 1-888-899-9788 or check the District 4 Public Health Division website at www.district4health.org/sleeve.htm

Vaccine information
*As of 10/15 Coweta County Health Department is the only local provider with the vaccine
*The Health Department is at 137 Jackson Street
*Hours are 8 am- 5 pm but clients need to arrive by 4:15 to allow processing for the vaccine.
*Appointments are best but walk-ins are accepted.
*Be patient if parking is a problem 
*Nasal mist is for ages 2-49 without other health conditions.
*The 2009 H1N1 vaccine is expected to soon be available as an injectible vaccine.  (October 15. 2009)