Upcoming Free H1N1 Flu Shot Clinics

Free H1N1 vaccine clinics are taking place at the following locations:

Friday, December 4
Santa Clarita Sports Complex & Aquatic Center
20880 Centre Pointe Pkwy
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
9am - 4pm

Saturday, December 5
Obregon Park - East LA
4021 East 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90063 
9am - 5pm


MLK Ambulatory Care Center 
12021 S. Wilmington Ave 
Los Angeles, CA 90059 
9am - 5pm


Los Angeles Valley College 
5800 Fulton Ave 
Van Nuys, CA 91401 
9am - 5pm


Downey Adult School - Harriet Payne MP Room 
12330 Woodruff Ave 
Downey, CA 90241 
9am - 4pm

Sunday, December 6
Pasadena Pasadena Rose Bowl
360 North Arroyo Blvd
Parking Lot K 
Pasadena, CA 91103 
9am - 4pm


Long Beach City College
4901 East Carson Street
Long Beach, CA 90808
9am - 4pm


Obregon Park - East LA 
4021 East 1st Street 
Los Angeles, CA 90063 
9am - 5pm


MLK Ambulatory Care Center 
12021 S. Wilmington Ave 
Los Angeles, CA 90059 
9am - 5pm


Los Angeles Valley College 
5800 Fulton Ave 
Van Nuys, CA 91401 
9am - 5pm

Monday, December 7
Torrance Wilson Park Sports Center 
2400 Jefferson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
11am - 7pm


Tuesday, December 8

Lancaster Antelope Valley Fairgrounds
2551 W. Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93536
12pm - 7pm

For additional H1N1 vaccine clinic locations, please visit http://www.FluShotLA.com.  Alternatively:


Go to Google Flu Shot Finder   About Google Flu Shot Finder

Free H1N1 Vaccine Clinics: This Weekend

Free H1N1 vaccine clinics are taking place this weekend at the following locations:
 
Friday, November 20, 2009
Hollywood Park
1050 S. Prairie Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90301

Mona Park
2291 E. 121st Street
Compton, CA 90222

Saturday, November 21, 2009
 
Fairplex Exposition Complex
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona 91768
9 am - 5 pm

Harvard Recreation Center
1535 W. 62nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
9 am - 5 pm

Hollywood Park
1050 S. Prairie Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90301
9 am - 5 pm

Lincoln Park Recreation Center
3501 Valley Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
9 am - 5 pm
 
MacArthur Park
2230 W. 6th St.  
Los Angeles, CA 90057
9 am - 5 pm
 
Richie Valens Recreation Center
10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Pacoima, CA 91331
9 am - 5 pm

Sunday, November 22, 2009
 
Harvard Recreation Center
1535 W. 62nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90047
9 am - 5 pm

Lincoln Park Recreation Center
3501 Valley Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
9 am - 5 pm  
 
MacArthur Park
2230 W. 6th St.  
Los Angeles, CA 90057
9 am - 5 pm

Richie Valens Recreation Center
10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Pacoima, CA 91331
9 am - 5 pm  

Wilmington Recreation Center
325 N. Neptune Avenue
Wilmington, CA 90744
9 am - 5 pm  

For additional H1N1 vaccine clinic locations, please visit http://www.FluShotLA.com.  Alternatively:

Go to Google Flu Shot Finder   About Google Flu Shot Finder 

Sid the Science Kid Gets a Flu Shot

Today, Sid the Science Kid debuted a new special episode that helps to explain the importance of getting a flu shot. 


"In this special episode, Sid explains how vaccines work and shows millions of children what they can do to prevent the spread of the flu," said U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. "Sid will be a great messenger as we continue to find new and creative ways to reach out to children, adults, and families about how to stay healthy during flu season."

PBS also has great interactive games about vaccination and additional information on the special episode at www.PBSKIDS.org/sid.

Santas Want H1N1 Flu Shot Priority

According to a recent story on ABC 7, the volunteer Santa at your local mall wants priority when it comes to getting an H1N1 flu shot because they are exposed to long lines of children. The Santas may get their wish since the majority of the jolly bunch may already fall into the new H1N1 priority groups based on their belly. 


Before you stand in line to visit Santa, remind your little elves at home to prevent from getting or spreading the flu with these easy tips:

1. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
2. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Gel sanitizers are also effective.
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth since germs spread that way.
4. Avoid close contact with sick people.
5. Get your seasonal flu shot and for those in priority group get your H1N1 vaccine.
6. If you’re sick with the flu, stay home and rest for at least 24 hours after fever ends.


Read the Santa story at ABC 7 here.

Advice to Parents Talking to Children About H1N1 is here.
Read about obesity and H1N1 at the LA Times here.

H1N1, Asthma & Children: Checklist for Parents

USA Today's recent article warns that H1N1 and asthma can be a dire combination for children with asthma.  The story reveals:

While H1N1's effects in a healthy child can range anywhere from mild congestion and sore throat to serious respiratory illness, and even death, the 7 million American kids who have asthma are at a higher risk for complications and death if they contract the novel flu virus, says Tom Skinner of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The story also includes a Checklist for Parents of Asthmatics that includes these tips from the CDC: 

• Flu vaccine by injection is recommended by the CDC, not nasal mist. 

• Make sure you have an updated Asthma Action Plan filed at school and extra medications on hand in case doses need to be adjusted up. 

• Encourage good hand-washing.

• Even if your child gets vaccinated, the vaccines are not foolproof, so don't drop your guard. Keep child on maintenance medications and be sensitive to new or worsening symptoms. 

• Children with asthma who get H1N1 are more at risk for developing pneumonia.

• If your child goes to the hospital, make sure you have an Asthma Action Plan when you leave, including a list of all drugs to be taken. Do not skip or stop medication before prescribed time. 

The full story is available at USA Today here.

More information on H1N1 and Asthma is here.

Free H1N1 Vaccine Clinics: Wed, 11/18 & Thurs, 11/19

Free H1N1 vaccine clinics are taking place on Monday and Tuesday at the following locations:

Wednesday, November 18
Taylor Hall
1775 N. Indian Hill Blvd
Claremont, CA 91711
9 am - 5 pm

Map It 


Thursday, November 19
Salazar Park
3864 Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90023
11 am - 7 pm

Map It

For additional H1N1 vaccine clinic locations, please visit http://www.FluShotLA.com.  Alternatively:

Go to Google Flu Shot Finder   About Google Flu Shot Finder 

Free H1N1 Vaccine Clinics: Mon, 11/16 & Tues, 11/17

Free H1N1 vaccine clinics are taking place on Monday and Tuesday at the following locations:

Monday, November 16

 

Home Depot Center
18400 Avalon Blvd.
Carson, CA 90746

9am- 6pm




Tuesday, November 17

Antelope Valley Fairgrounds 

2551 W. Avenue H 

Lancaster, CA 93536 

9am-3pm 

El Monte Community Center 
3130 N. Tyler Ave. 
El Monte, CA 91731 
11am-7pm
 
Smith Park 
6016 Rosemead Blvd. 
Pico Rivera, CA 90660 
1pm-9pm


For additional H1N1 vaccine clinic locations, please visit http://www.FluShotLA.com.  Alternatively,

Go to Google Flu Shot Finder   About Google Flu Shot Finder

Free H1N1 Vaccine Clinics: This Weekend

Free H1N1 vaccine clinics are taking place this weekend at the following locations:

Saturday, November 14

9am-1:30pm	Agoura Community Center 27040 Malibu Hills Rd Calabasas 91301
9am-5pm	Baldwin Hills Rec Center 5401 Highlight Pl Los Angeles 90016
9am-5pm	Bradley-Milken Youth Center 1773 E Century Blvd Los Angeles 90002
9am-5pm	Downey Civic Theatre 8435 Firestone Blvd Downey 90241
7am-3pm	Esther Snyder Com Center 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd Baldwin Park 91706
9am-5pm	Panorama Rec Center 8600 Hazeltine Ave Panorama City 91402
9am-5pm	Sunland Rec Center 8651 Foothill Blvd Sunland 91040
9am-5pm	Westchester Rec Center 8740 Lincoln Blvd Los Angeles 90045

Sunday, November 15

9am-5pm	Almansor Park 800 S Almansor St Alhambra 91801
9am-5pm	Athens Park 12603 S Broadway Los Angeles 90061
9am-5pm	Baldwin Hills Rec Center 5401 Highlight Place Los Angeles 90016
9am-5pm	Bradley-Milken Youth Center 1773 E Century Blvd Los Angeles 90002
9am-5pm	Panorama Rec Center 8600 Hazeltine Ave Panorama City 91402
9am-5pm	Sunland Rec Center 8651 Foothill Blvd Sunland 91040
9am-5pm	Westchester Rec Center 8740 Lincoln Blvd Los Angeles 90045

For more Los Angeles area H1N1 vaccine clinic location and dates, visit http://www.FluShotLA.com.

CDC: H1N1 is a Young Person's Disease

The Los Angeles Times reports on the latest data available on the H1N1 flu outbreak.  According to the Center for Disease Control, it is estimated that:

* 8 million children up to age 17 were stricken by swine flu; 36,000 were hospitalized; and 540 died. 

* 12 million adults ages 18 to 64 were infected; 53,000 were hospitalized; and 2,900 died. 

* 2 million people 65 or older were infected; 9,000 were hospitalized; and 440 died. In a normal flu season, 90% of deaths occur in those over 65.

The story also quotes CDC officials on the availability of the H1N1 vaccine, saying:

"The gap between need and availability (of the H1N1 vaccine) is narrowing," she said. "I think we are going to see doses coming off the lines and into people's arms or noses on a regular basis now." 

The full story is available at the Los Angeles Times here.
To find a free H1N1 vaccine clinic in the LA area, visit http://www.FluShotLA.com. 

H1N1 Flu Shots Available to Homeless on Skid Row

ABC 7 covers the H1N1 flu clinics that are helping our city's homeless get vaccinated for free.

TLC Singer T-Boz Comes Down with H1N1

Last week, CNN reported that Boys II Men singer Shawn Stockman tested positive for H1N1 and now T-Boz from TLC has the H1N1 flu (also referred to as swine flu).  

T-Boz, a.k.a. Tionne Watkins, has sickle-cell anemia and as recently as 2007 underwent brain surgery to remove a noncancerous tumor.  T-Boz told Life & Style Magazine:

"My daughter and I had sore throats that lasted about three days, so we went to see an ear, nose and throat specialist. After examining us, he told me my daughter had the flu -- and I had swine flu."

Other celebrities reported to have H1N1 include Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell and Rupert Grint from the "Harry Potter" films.


The full interview is at Life & Style is here.
What are the symptoms of H1N1 flu compared to seasonal flu? 
 - English fact sheet is here.
 - Spanish fact sheet is here. 

Free H1N1 Vaccine Clinics: Thursday, 11/12 & Friday, 11/13

Free H1N1 vaccine clinics are taking place today and tomorrow at the following locations:


Thursday, November 12
Jackie Robinson Park
8773 E. Avenue R
Littlerock, CA 93543
Map It


Skid Row
6th Street between San Julian & San Pedro
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Map It


Friday, November 13
Live Oak Park Community Center
10144 Bogue Street
Temple City, CA 91780
Map It


For more Los Angeles area H1N1 vaccine clinic location and dates, visit http://www.FluShotLA.com.

Preocupación en una primaria por la gripe H1N1 - KMEX Univision 34 Los Ángeles

Segmento en donde madres de niños en una primaria se preocupan por la gripe.  Representante del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Los Ángeles ofrece unos consejos de cómo protegerse.


Más Información:

http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/panspanish.htm
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/docs/swine/ParentsFAQSPANISH.pdf    
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/docs/swine/flu_s1.pdf 

West Hollywood & Hollywood Area H1N1 Vaccine Clinics

WeHo News reports on the Saban Free Clinic sponsoring H1N1 vaccine shot walk-in clinics:

The free walk-in clinics are scheduled for Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays at the Hollywood Health Center, 6043 Hollywood Blvd. (at Gower Street) and Hollywood Wilshire Health Center, 5205 Melrose Ave. (at Wilton Place).

For more details, read the full story at WeHoNews.com here. 
For LA County sponsored free H1N1 vaccine clinics, check the schedule here. (as of 11/5)

Dodging germs in planes, subway trains & at the water fountain

CNN explores how germs are commonly spread and advice on how to avoid getting sick.  The bottom line:


* Wash your hands often or use a hand sanitizer gel
* Cover your nose & mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze (or 
cough or sneeze into your elbow)
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth since germs are spread that way
* Get the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine shot if you are in the priority groups
* Stay home when you are sick


Simulation of how germs spread on planes and strategies from Dr. Julie Gerberding, former Director of the CDC:





How to avoid the flu on public transportation.





Water fountains: A hiding spot for germs?

Free H1N1 Vaccine Clinics: Today and This Weekend

Free H1N1 vaccine clinics are taking place today and throughout the weekend. Here's the schedule at a glance:

Thursday, November 5, 2009
Salt Lake Park 
3401 E. Florence Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255 
1pm-9pm
 
Barnes Park Gym
350 S. McPherrin Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754 
10am-6pm
 
Cal Poly Pomona 
3659 Temple Ave. 
Pomona, CA 91768 
8am-4pm

Friday, November 6, 2009 
Barnes Park Gym 
350 S. McPherrin Ave. 
Monterey Park 91754 
10am-6pm

Saturday, November 7, 2009
El Sereno Rec Center 
4721 Klamath St.
Los Angeles, CA 90032 
9am-5pm
 
The Village at Indian Hill 
1460 E. Holt Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91767 
9am-2pm
 
Jesse Owens Park 
9651 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047 
9am-5pm
 
Community Gym 
15105 Alicante Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638 
9am-5pm

Sunday, November 8, 2009 
El Sereno Rec Center 
4721 Klamath St.
Los Angeles CA 90032 
9am-5pm
 
Jesse Owens Park 
9651 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047 
9am-5pm
 
Hollywood High School 
1521 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028 
8am-4pm

The most up-to-date free H1N1 vaccine clinic dates & locations in Los Angeles County will be posted at http://www.lapublichealth.org and at http://www.FluShotLA.com.