Flu Facts: What You Need to Know
- Click on the icon above to search for a public flu clinic near you.
- Stay in touch with your health care provider
- Contact your local public health department and/or local community health center to see where clinics will be held in your area
- Keep up to date on the vaccine situation in the state by regularly visiting our blog.
A Note on Nasal Spray Vaccine
Like every other state, more than one out of every five doses we receive is in the nasal spray (sometimes called LAIV for Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine) formulation. While some residents have expressed concern about the safety of the H1N1 nasal spray, DPH would like to assure everyone that LAIV is a safe and effective vaccine option for healthy people 2 years through 49 years of age who are not pregnant, and breastfeeding mothers. For more information on the safety profile of LAIV, please visit our blog.
Link to Our H1N1 Blog
Get the latest information on flu activity in Massachusetts.
Basic Information about H1N1
Read a letter from Public Health Commissioner John Auerbach on the efforts to contain the spread of H1N1 (swine) flu in Massachusetts, plus get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the disease. FAQs are available for download in several languages.
Protecting, Preparing, and Caring - for Yourself and Others
Flu educational materials free for download and ordering, as well as tips on how to protect yourself and loved ones from catching the H1N1 virus and information on how to care for people who are sick with H1N1 (swine) flu.
Information for Specific Groups
Information and guidance on the H1N1 (swine) flu for specific groups of people: Pregnant Women and Parents; Employers; School and Childcare Professionals; and Healthcare and Public Health Professionals.
Materials from Statewide Flu Summit on September 30, 2009
Audio & Video Resources
Listen to our podcasts and audio files on a variety of topics surrounding H1N1 (swine) flu and read our blog for the most up to date information coming out of the Department of Public Health.
CDC Flu Page
Read the latest information coming out of the CDC regarding H1N1 (swine) flu.
Seasonal Flu
Seasonal flu is a flu virus that we see every winter. Learn more about seasonal flu virus, and the simple, common-sense ways that you can protect yourself and your family from getting sick this flu season.
| In addition to all the latest information and updates posted here, we also want to let you know about www.flu.gov, another valuable resource on what's happening with seasonal and H1N1 flu. By clicking on the logo at left, you'll find some terrific information on vaccine myths vs. facts, a flu self-evaluation tool which can help reduce trips to the doctor's office or emergency room, plenty of multimedia educational materials for children, and a lot more. |
This information is provided by Immunization Program within the Department of Public Health.