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2011-2012 Season
Influenza (the flu) is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Anyone can get sick from the flu, but certain people are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu, including:
- older people
, - young children ,
- people with chronic lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, neurologic conditions, and certain other long-term health conditions ,
- pregnant women
The first laboratory-confirmed case of seasonal flu was reported to Maine CDC on Dec. 23. Influenza A (2009 H1N1), influenza A (H3), and influenza B are all circulating nationally. For information on disease in Maine, see our Weekly Influenza Surveillance Reports
Anyone 6 months of age and older who has not gotten their flu vaccine should get vaccinated now. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for it to take full effect. Vaccine is available in many locations, including doctor's offices, and pharmacies. To find a flu clinic, search the listings on 211maine.org or Flu.gov.
The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) has recommended that there be no change to the 2010-11 flu vaccine formulation in the US for the 2011-12 flu season . The vaccine is good for one season, so those vaccinated in 2010-11 will still need to be vaccinated in 2011-12.
Maine CDC plans to provide seasonal flu vaccine in the 2011-12 season for:
- All Maine children ages 6 months to 18 years-old
- Employees of schools that provide onsite vaccine clinics on school days
- Pregnant women and their partners (through health care providers who routinely care for pregnant women)
- Nursing home employees and residents
- Any underinsured or uninsured adult in any setting (for patients who do not have insurance or whose insurance does not cover vaccines)
- All individuals served by Tribal health centers and Municipal Health Departments
Those participating in school-located vaccine clinics (SLVC) can access forms, guidance, and other resources in the SLVC toolkit
Health Care Providers are encouraged to use our vaccination toolkit and check for important messages and guidance.
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