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Flu Vaccine Information

Our hospital has not received the injectable H1N1 vaccine.  The best resource for vaccine for children is through the Los Angeles County Public Health H1N1 Vaccine Clinics which will begin offering the vaccine on October 23rd. 

Locations & Times of Vaccinations

 

Visiting a Patient

There is widespread concern about H1N1 (Swine) Flu and our hospital is taking an active, common sense approach to prevent the spread of the flu within our hospital.  As a result:

  • We must limit the number of visitors per child 
  • Our staff is screening visitors to identify early signs and symptoms of illness

While we understand that seeing family is important to the healing of children, we are asking all families to make arrangements to avoid bringing siblings and family members below age 16 to the hospital.  Below are the latest restrictions on visitation designed to prevent the spread of H1N1 influenza:

Visiting INPATIENT areas:
Only two visitors, age 16 and over, will be allowed entry into the hospital.  Please do not bring siblings or young children under the age of 16 years.

Visiting OUTPATIENT areas:
Only two adults may come with a patient.  One visitor must be the parent or legal guardian.  Both must be over 16 years of age.  Please do not bring siblings or young children under the age of 16 years.

 

"Take 3" Steps to Fight the Flu

Prevent the Flu
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This flu season, you'll want to take extra precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from getting sick.    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends these steps to protect against H1N1 (Swine) Flu


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1.  Take Time to Get Your Flu Shot

  • The CDC recommends an annual flu shot as the first, and most important, step in protecting against seasonal influenza.
  • While there are many different flu viruses, the seasonal flu vaccine protects against the three seasonal viruses that research suggests will be most common.

2.  Take Everyday Preventive Actions

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.  Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. 
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

3.  Take Flu Antiviral Drugs (if your doctor recommends them)

  • If you have any questions, please contact your family member’s care team.