Influenza Information - Long Beach Island Health Department

Long Beach Island Health Department H1N1 Vaccination Clinics

The Long Beach Island Health Department will offer H1N1 Injectable vaccine, by appointment only, to any Ocean County resident 6 months of age and older. Please call 609-492-1212.

Cover your nose with a tissue when you sneeze. Visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1 for more information.

Other H1N1 Clinics

Ocean County Health Department H1N1 Flu Clinic Schedule

Rite Aid Pharmacy

595 EAST BAY AVENUE, MANAHAWKIN, NJ

(609) 597-4111

http://www.riteaid.com

Seasonal flu shot charge: $30

Regular Seasonal and H1N1 Flu shots are available at this store by appointment (while supplies last). H1N1 administration fee of $15 may apply. Call pharmacy for details.

H1N1 Vaccine Information

Novel H1N1: What you should know (PDF)

H1N1 Live Intranasal Vaccine Information Statement
Screening Questionnaire for Intranasal Influenza Vaccination

H1N1 Injectable Vaccine Information Statement

What You Can Do to Stay Healthy and Prevent Flu

Stay informed. This website will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. "Cover Your Cough"
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective. Clean Hands Save Lives"
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
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For more information: 1-800-CDC-INFO
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What You Should Know About the Flu
Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on who should get the flu shot, prevention and what to do if you get sick.

Antiviral Drugs
Medications are available by prescription for the prevention (usually in the event of an outbreak) and treatment (within 2 days of onset of symptoms) of the flu in individuals 1 year of age and older. Your doctor will help decide whether you should get antivirals and which one you should get.

Smoking and Influenza
Some research studies show an increase in influenza infections among smokers compared to nonsmokers.

Good Health Habits

Vaccination is Not the Only Way to Help Prevent the Flu
These simple actions can stop the spread of germs and help protect you from getting sick:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

Other good habits, such as getting plenty of sleep, engaging in physical activity, managing stress, drinking water, and eating good food, will help you stay healthy in the winter and all year.

Source: Centers for Disease Control