H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine available to all
Members of the general public are now able – and encouraged – to receive both the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine per the Wisconsin Division of Public Health. Interested individuals may contact their health care provider to see if they have vaccine available. If vaccine is not available, dial 211 or visit the Wisconsin Flu Clinic Locator to determine where you can get vaccinated.
Vaccination is the single best way to avoid becoming ill with the flu and to reduce its impact.
Individuals in the following groups should NOT get the H1N1 flu vaccine:
- Infants age less than six months
- People with a severe egg allergy
- People who have had an allergic reaction to previous flu vaccination
- People who have current moderate-severe illness (delay vaccine until you are feeling better)
- People with a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome (a form of paralysis, check with your doctor about whether you should still be vaccinated)
