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H1N1 Statement from John E. Biegel, III, MA, Health Officer - November 17, 2009
11/16/2009 8:24:00 AM
As of 12:00 pm Tuesday November 17, 2009.
Statement from: John E. Biegel, III, MA, Health Officer
Please be aware that this statement may change as the situation unfolds.
The Clifton Health Department continues to provide education and updated information
regarding the H1N1 situation to various members of the Clifton community.
The Clifton Health Department has held three successful clinics for administration of the H1N1
Flumist vaccine. We have vaccinated over 560 children with H1N1 FluMist vaccine; those under
10 years of age require a second dose of the vaccine. Clinics have been scheduled for
November 21, 2009 and November 23, 2009 to provide a second dose of vaccine for children
under 10 years old who have already received their first dose. Ideally both doses of the vaccine
will be in the same formulation however; this is not mandatory and will depend on the
availability of vaccine.
The Clifton Health Department has held eight successful clinics for administration of the H1N1
vaccine for first responders. The Clifton Health Department has vaccinated over 190 first
responders with the H1N1 vaccine.
The Clifton Health Department is planning its fourth and fifth clinics for administration of the
H1N1 vaccine. These clinics are open to children from 6 months of age to 24 years and
pregnant women. Those individuals who are receiving their first dose of vaccine will be
receiving the injectable form of the vaccine. Clinics have been scheduled for November 21,
2009 from 8 am to 2 pm and November 23, 2009 from 4 pm to 7 pm and are by appointment
only. Please call (973) 470‐5910 to make an appointment.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has established a priority listing for
vaccination with H1N1 vaccine. The priority groups are: Pregnant women, young people 6
months to 24 years old, household contact of children less than 6 months of age, healthcare
workers and emergency service personnel, people aged 25 to 64 years who have underlying
health conditions.
At this time, public health does not expect a shortage of vaccine however there is a significant
delay in receiving orders that have already been placed. Once we receive shipment we must
offer it to the previously stated priority groups. Once the priority groups have been
accommodated, public health will expand the groups that are illegible to receive vaccine.
You can limit the spread of the flu virus by engaging in frequent hand washing, covering your
cough and sneeze, and staying home from work or school if you are sick. Hand sanitizer that is
at least 60 % alcohol based may also be used if you do not have access to hand washing
facilities. However, hand sanitizer is not a substitute for hand washing.
We need your help and cooperation to limit the spread of this illness. If you have any questions
or concerns please contact the Clifton Health Department H1N1 Hotline at (973) 470‐5910.
Please leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please remember that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
"The most important thing that you can do to keep from getting sick is to wash your hands,"
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