All three counties have clinics; Oregon update: Still deadly, but cases waning

From KTVZ.COM news sources

Beginning Tuesday, most pharmacies in Deschutes County are distributing H1N1 vaccine to people who are eligible. A local clinic is scheduled as early as Wednesday.

Pharmacists are licensed to give vaccine for ages 15 and older. Anyone who is 15 and older and falls into one of the target groups is encouraged to go to their local pharmacy to receive their H1N1 vaccine. 

Eligible target groups for H1N1 vaccine:

1. Children and adults age 5-64 with chronic medical conditions that put them at risk for complications from influenza infection

2. Pregnant women

3. Children under the age of five

4. Household contacts and caretakers of infants under 6 months of age

5. Healthcare workers and emergency services personnel

There is no cost for the vaccine; however, pharmacies and clinics may charge a small administration fee for their services. 

Walgreens Pharmacy in Redmond will be holding a walk-in H1N1 vaccination clinic tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while supply lasts. 

Primary Care clinics, including pediatric clinics, will also continue to receive the vaccine to target high-risk patients. 

"The decision was made to begin giving some H1N1 vaccine to pharmacies so people 15 and older who fall into a target group, have more options and access on where they can receive a shot," said Heather Kaisner, Deschutes County Immunization Coordinator.

Please see the list below of Deschutes County pharmacies that have H1N1 vaccine. Some pharmacies are holding walk-in clinics and some are offering the vaccine by appointment only. Call pharmacies directly for information on how to receive the vaccine.

Pharmacy Locations for H1N1 vaccination:

Mt. Medical is also offering walk-in H1N1 vaccinations for ages 6 months to 64 years who fall into one of the priority groups. They take insurance or the cost is $19.68.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Address: 1302 N.E. 3rd St., Bend. Phone: (541) 388-7799.

For more information about H1N1 flu, please call the Deschutes County Health Services Department at (541) 322-7400.

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JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

 The Jefferson County Public Health Department is now receiving weekly allotments of H1N1 vaccine and distributing it to primary care clinics for administering to the identified high risk individuals in our community.  The focus for administering the H1N1 vaccine continues to be on those individuals determined to be at high risk for severe illness.  Over the next several weeks we expect to receive enough vaccine to be able to complete vaccination of those identified  as being in a priority group and to offer it to any and all who wish to receive the vaccine.

The Jefferson County Office H1N1 clinic schedule will be based on the amount of vaccine available each week, so appointments are necessary.

OFFICE LOCATION:  715 SW 4th Street, Suite C; Madras, Oregon  97741

CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT:              (541) 475-4456

        Mondays:           2 to 4 PM

Priority Groups:

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The Crooked River Ranch Fire Station at 6971 SW Shad Rd, will be the host site for a Jefferson County Public Health Department Flu Shot Clinic Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Annual Seasonal flu vaccines available at $30

Supply limited, so it will be first come first served.

Will bill Medicare, Clear Choice, OHP and BCBS only.

H1N1 vaccine – Need a copy of insurance cards (front & back)

If no insurance there will be a $15 charge

Please call the Jefferson County Public Health Department with any questions at 475-4456. 

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Vaccine Clinic Schedules for Crook County

As of 11-30-09

Bi-Mart Pharmacy- ph 447-0395

Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays: 11am-1pm & 3pm-6pm

Appointment or walk-in depending on pharmacist availability

Open to all persons 15 years through 64 years, who are in target groups

Crook County Health Department- ph 447-5165

Mondays & Thursdays: 8:15am – 11:30am & 1pm – 4pm

By Appointment:

Open to all persons 6 months through 64 years, who are in target groups

High Desert Health Care- ph 447-1680

Tuesday: 8:30 – 12 & Thursday throughout day

By Appointment:

Existing clients only, 6 months through 64 years, who are in target groups

Mosaic Medical Clinic- Prineville- ph 447-0707

Tuesdays: 8am-9:30am & 2pm-3pm, Thursdays & Fridays 8am-10am & 2pm-3pm

By Appointment:

Existing clients only, from age 6 months through 64 years, who are in target groups

Pioneer Health Care Clinic- ph- 447-6263

Monday through Friday: 8am – 4:30pm

Appointments preferred, walk-ins OK based on staff availability

Open to all persons 6 months through 64 years, who are in target groups

Rite-Aid Pharmacy- ph 447-2466

Days vary with pharmacist schedule:

By appointment- call or stop by to schedule

Open to all persons 15 years through 64 years, who are in target groups

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Oregon weekly H1N1 influenza update for December 1, 2009

The number of H1N1 influenza hospitalizations and deaths appears to be waning, but people are still getting sick and being hospitalized throughout the state. In Oregon during the past week, 59 people have been hospitalized and three have died. Since Sept. 1, 2009, 1,242 people have been hospitalized in Oregon with influenza-like illness; 52 people have died.

"As the holiday season gets into full sway, it's still important to remember the basic flu prevention measures when shopping or attending parties," says Mel Kohn, M.D., M.P.H., director of Oregon Public Health Division.

Basic prevention methods include washing your hands, covering your cough with something other than your hand, staying home when you're sick and getting both an H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine when they become available.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has allocated another 100,604 H1N1 vaccine doses to Oregon expected by Friday, Dec. 4, bringing the cumulative total to 765,508, enough to vaccinate 39 percent of the priority group.

"Also, as a reminder, December is the month that seasonal flu usually arrives. We want people to get their seasonal flu vaccine as soon as possible, and it's certainly not too late to get an H1N1 vaccine," says Kohn.

Oregon Public Health flu hotline at 1-800-978-3040 has a team of specially trained nurses to answer medical questions related to flu, including how to care for someone who has the flu and when to see a doctor.

See the attached graphics for a visual of H1N1 flu hospitalizations/deaths and vaccine delivery in Oregon. For more information, call the Oregon Public Health Flu Hotline at 1-800-978-3040 or visit www.flu.oregon.gov.