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FREE H1N1 Vaccinations
by Appointment at SDHD
Starting Feb. 2nd SDHD will be offering free H1N1 vaccinations to individuals over 6 months of age at Siouxland District Health Department, 1014 Nebraska St., Sioux City, by appointment only Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Please call 712-279-6119 or 1-800-687-3005 to schedule an appointment.
Two Doses of H1N1 Recommended
for Children 9 and Under
The Center for Disease Control recommends that all children 9 years of age or younger recieve two doses of the H1N1 vaccine. These two doses must be at least 28 days apart for the second dose to be considered valid.
H1N1
Public health officials predict that another wave of H1N1 illness will occur during the usual time Iowa sees the highest rates of influenza activity - late January and February. Thus, being immunized as soon as possible will give Iowans protection against this possible third wave of illness. H1N1 vaccinations are available to individuals over 6 months of age. See the question , "Where can I get the H1N1 Vaccine?" below for more information on where you can recieve the vaccine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I qualify to receive the vaccine?
Any Iowan, 6 months of age or over, is eligible to receive the H1N1 vaccination.
Where can I get the H1N1 Vaccine?
You can receive the H1N1 vaccination in Woodbury County in one of four ways:
1. Siouxland District Health Department: Beginning Feb. 2nd SDHD will offer FREE H1N1 vaccinations by appointment only Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm at the Siouxland District Health Department 1014 Nebraska St, Sioux City. Please call 712-279-6119 or 1-800-587-3005 to schedule an appointment.
2. Your healthcare provider: A variety of physicians offices have the H1N1 vaccine available for their established patients. Click here to find out if your physican's office is a H1N1 Vaccine Provider.
3. Local Pharmacies: A variety of pharmacies in Woodbury County have H1N1 vaccine now available for a fee. Please see below and call the pharmacy for cost information.
| Pharmacy Name |
Address |
Phone Number |
| Hy-Vee Pharmacy |
28th & Hamilton |
277-8734 |
| Hy-Vee Pharmacy |
2627 Pierce St |
258-0117 |
| Hy-Vee Pharmacy |
3301 Gordon Drive |
234-1949 |
| Hy-Vee Pharmacy |
4500 Sergeant Rd |
274-2949 |
| Leeds Pharmacy |
4029 Floyd Blvd |
239-2051 |
| Sergeant Bluff Pharmacy |
110 Gaul Dr. Ste A, S. Bluff |
943-1494 |
| Target |
5775 Sunnybrook Drive |
274-8854 |
| Thompson Dean Drug |
911 West 7th St |
252-2161 |
| Walgreens |
4650 Morningside Ave |
276-7744 |
| Walgreens |
100 Pierce St |
252-4669 |
| Wal-Mart |
3400 Singing Hills Blvd |
252-4905 |
| Wal-Mart |
3101 Floyd Blvd |
239-8913 |
4. Attending a scheduled public vaccination clinic. SDHD will be holding public clinics on the following dates:
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| Mon., Feb 8, 2010 |
Woodbury Central High School
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4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Before coming to the clinic, individuals should:
- Review the vaccine information sheets (below)
- Download, print and complete a H1N1 consent form for each person to be vaccinated
Consent materials are available in English and Spanish and Vaccine Information Sheets are available in multiple languages.
Bringing a completed consent form to the clinic, can help move people through the clinic easier.
Blank consent forms will be available at the clinic.
H1N1 Public Clinic Consent Forms:
English Public Clinic Consent Form for Individuals 6 mo - 49 years old
English Public Clinic Consent Form for Individuals 50 years and over
Spanish Public Clinic Consent Form for Individuals 6 mo - 49 years old
Spanish Public Clinic Consent Form for Individuals 50 years and over
Vaccine Information Sheets:
English 2009 H1N1 Injection
English 2009 H1N1 Nasal Mist
Spanish 2009 H1N1 Injection
Spanish 2009 H1N1 Nasal Mist
French 2009 H1N1 Injection
French 2009 H1N1 Nasal Mist
Somalia 2009 H1N1 Injection
Somalia 2009 H1N1 Nasal Mist
Vietnamese 2009 H1N1 Injection
Vietnamese 2009 H1N1 Nasal Mist
Looking for more information on H1N1 Novel Influenza A?
Call the 24/7 Influenza hotline at 1-800-447-1985.
You may also visit the following websites or view the IDPH Information Sharing Document below.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)1
Iowa Department of Public Health
Iowa Department of Public Health December 4 Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Information Sharing Document
What are the Three C's?
- Clean your hands frequently;
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve; and
- Contain germs by staying home when ill.
For more information on the Fight the Flu: 3 C's Campaign click here.
What can you do to protect yourself?
- Wash your hands frequently.
- Always wash hands after coughing or sneezing.
- Use alcohol based hand gels when hand washing is not possible.
- Cough or sneeze into a tissue, or your sleeve or elbow.
- If you feel ill, even if you think you could 'tough it out' at work. Stay home when experiencing temperature over 100 F, coughing, sore throat, extreme tiredness.
- Don't send your children to school if they feel ill with symptoms of temperature over 100 F, coughing, sore throat, extreme tiredness.
- Contact your health provider if symptoms persist beyond 24hr.
What can you do if you are sick?
If you are sick, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading your illness to others. If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.
In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish skin color
- Not drinking enough fluids
- Not waking up or not interacting
- Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
- Fever with a rash
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
How is the virus spread?
- This virus is spread when someone who has the virus coughs or sneezes on someone else.
- You can also pick it up by touching an object, such as a door knob, after an individual who has the virus has touched it.
- You CAN NOT get the swine flu from eating pork products or being around pigs.
What are the symptoms of novel flu?
The symptoms are similar to the symptoms of regular seasonal flu and include the following:
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Rhinnorhea (runny nose)
- Nasal congestion
- Body aches
- Headache
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting along with respiratory symptoms. Like seasonal flu, this novel flu may be more severe in those who have chronic medical conditions.
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