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H1N1 Vaccine Availability & Distribution

Vaccine

• There are two types of vaccine currently available through the Health Department:
  1. The flu shot is injected. It is approved for children 6 months and older, pregnant women, and adults
     
  2. The nasal spray vaccine is approved for healthy people 2 - 49 years of age. (Pregnant women and children under 2 years of age cannot get the nasal spray.) 
     
     
• The Health Department does have limited amounts of single-dose flu shots that are preservative-free.
  
  
• We cannot guarantee that you will get your preferred choice of vaccine when you reach the vaccination station as amounts of flu shot and nasal spray formulations may vary from clinic to clinic.
• The CDC recommends all children through 9 years of age receive two doses of H1N1 vaccine separated by four weeks (28 days or more).
  • Parents should bring the “Influenza Vaccination Record” card that they received when the first dose was administered.
    
  • The CDC recommends, when possible, the same type of vaccine be used in a two-dose schedule (i.e. two flu shots or two nasal sprays, separated by 4 weeks). However, it is safe and acceptable to receive a different type of vaccine for the second dose as this is preferable to not receiving a second dose. The Fairfax County Health Department will make every effort to follow this recommendation. Children receiving a second dose will be offered the same type of vaccine they received for the first dose, as supplies allow.
    
  • Getting the second dose of vaccine anytime after four weeks will provide protection and will not create a need for a repeat of the first dose. Failure to receive a second dose of vaccine leaves these children with uncertain and usually inadequate protection.
    
  • Parents seeking a second dose may choose to receive vaccine through one of the five Health Department District offices or their health care provider if they have H1N1 vaccine available.
    
    
• There are some people who will not be able to obtain the H1N1 vaccine through the Fairfax County Health Department. Instead, please consult your physician:
  
  • People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs
    
  • Children younger than 6 months of age
    
  • More from CDC 
    
    
• Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Pediatric Vaccine. 
  
  
• Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of MedImmune Monovalent Nasal Spray Vaccine. 
  
  
• Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Unused Doses from Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes. 

 

Forms

In order to receive the H1N1 influenza vaccine, you must complete two forms and read the Vaccine Information Statement. You are encouraged to complete the forms before you attend a clinic. Forms and Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) are also available at Health Department district offices.