Date: 09/14/2009
Final
Update from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Enviironment on the H1N1 Virus
HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE
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09:51 AM -- Update on the H1N1 Virus
Chis Lindley, Director of the Office of Emergency Planning, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, introduced himself and provided a handout entitled "Providing Care at Home During Pandemic Flu" to the task force (Attachment G). He stated that a vaccine for the H1N1 flu virus is not available yet, but will be available mid-October. He indicated that the flu vaccine for influenza will include the H1N1 vaccine and that most individuals will not need a double dose of the vaccine as previously thought. He encouraged individuals to get a flu shot, for individuals who feel sick to stay home, and for all people to stay informed. Mr. Lindley spoke to the prioritization of individuals who should receive the vaccine including pregnant women, caregivers, emergency medical technicians and health care workers, then individuals 6 months of age to 25 years old.
