This flu season there are two types of flu
affecting residents in Kane County:
H1N1 (Swine)
flu and
seasonal flu. In order to stay healthy,
it is important that you know and understand how
to prevent, treat and contain both types of flu.
This page has all of the resources you need to
prevent the spread of the flu, find updated
vaccine information, and more. Stop back often
as we are continuously updating this page with
new information on keeping you and your family
healthy during flu season.
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Kane County Flu Surveillance
Report
for Week ending:
4-17-10 |
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We
have established an
H1N1 Call Center to
better serve you and meet your H1N1 information
needs. Please call
(630) 723-5414, 24 hours
a day, seven days a week, to get your questions
answered
about H1N1 influenza and H1N1 vaccine. |
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| Flu Prevention News & Media Alerts |
| 12-31-09
3rd county resident dies as result of
complications related to H1N1 |
| 12-15-09
H1N1 vaccine available for all residents |
| 12-8-09
Give the gift of health, Get a flu shot |
| 12-1-09
Now scheduling 2nd
doses/"boosters" for children
- Dec. 5 Clinic |
| 11-25-09
Health Dept. now scheduling 2nd doses/"boosters"
for children |
| 11-18-09
Health Dept. receives more vaccine, partners
with VNA |
| 11-06-09
Health Dept. receives vaccine shipment |
| 10-28-09
Vaccine shortage causes Health Dept. to cancel
community clinics |
| 10-21-09
St. Charles School Dist., Health Dept. to look
at high absenteeism |
| 10-16-09
H1N1 vaccine shipment clears way for clinics |
| 10-09-09
H1N1 Clinic Sites Announced |
| 10-09-09
First shipment of H1N1 Nasal Spray received |
| 9-30-09
Daily Herald: Kane County starts flu education
campaign |
| 9-15-09
Best defense against the flu is a good
offense |
| 9-9-09
September is Preparedness Month: Be
prepared for the flu |
8-31-09
Stop the spread of flu by practicing
good habits
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IDPH
Illinois Dept. of
Public Health |
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CDC
Centers for
Disease Control |
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HHS
Health & Human
Services |
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