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Ask Maine CDC your H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) related question! Flu in MaineWhat should I do if I think I have the flu?Treatment for seasonal flu and H1N1 flu are the same, and most people do not need to see a doctor. Learn what you can do if you or someone you care for is sick I’m traveling for the holidays. How will H1N1 impact my travel plans?People in the United States and many other countries around the world are getting sick with H1N1 flu. It’s important to think about how the flu may affect your travel plans. On this US CDC webpage, you can find helpful information about H1N1 and travel. Why won’t my doctor test me for H1N1? Your health care provider will know if you need to be tested for H1N1, based on current guidance from the US CDC. In many cases, your doctor will not need to test you for H1N1 flu. For more information on this, visit our Fact Sheet on Testing and Treatment How can I get H1N1 vaccine? Who should get the shot first?Vaccine is slowly arriving in the state. Some groups of people are prioritized for the first available vaccine due to vulnerability to or risk of complications from H1N1. As vaccine becomes available, we expect it to be offered in a number of schools as well as in more public clinic settings. All clinics offering H1N1 vaccine that are open to the public (even if only for high priority populations) are required to be posted on this website. We anticipate it may be several weeks before very broad public clinics for H1N1 vaccine are available. Visit the Vaccine Recommendations page for more information. Good Health Habits Can Help Stop GermsPreventing the flu is most important. Visit the General Information page to find out how you can stop the flu and protect yourself. Resources and InformationCurrent attention is focused on seasonal (regular) flu and H1N1 (“Swine flu”). For information on other types of flu, follow the links to the left. |
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