Southeastern Pennsylvania Flu Headquarters

A message from Dalton G. Paxman, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Philadelphia:

The 2009 H1N1 flu is a real concern.

First, it spreads easily. Almost all of the flu we're seeing this year is H1N1. According to the federal government's Web site, flu.gov, there's more flu now than at the height of the season in previous years.

Second, it's hitting young people. Already, 81 children and teenagers have died. If you're 52 or older and healthy, you may have some immunity to this particular strain. But if you are under 25, or are pregnant, have heart disease, asthma, or some other underlying condition, you're at risk of complications.

Third, the H1N1 vaccine is made the same way the seasonal flu shot is made. Flu vaccines are safe. They work. And they are the best way to prevent the flu.

Worried you might have H1N1 flu? Take this flu self-assessment from Emory University.

See the links below for flu shots and flu updates for your county.

Bucks County

Update (January 19, 2010): Check back for information about 2010 H1N1 and seasonal flu clinics.
Click here for more information.

Chester County

Update (January 19, 2010): The Chester County Health Department is now taking appointments for flu vaccine. Please call 610-344-6252 to make an appointment.
Click here for more information.

Delaware County

Update (January 19, 2010): Check back for information about 2010 H1N1 and seasonal flu clinics.
Click here for more information.

Montgomery County

Update (January 19, 2010): The Montgomery County Health Department has scheduled an H1N1 and seasonal flu clinic for Thursday, January 21 at Central Schwenkfelder Church, 2111 Valley Forge Road, Worcester from 2:00pm - 5:00pm.
Click here for more information.

Philadelphia

Update (January 19, 2010): The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has scheduled walk-in H1N1 clinics for at risk groups. Click here for times and locations.
Click here for more information.