Chautauqua County H1N1 News

Nasal Spray Recall Information
Week of January 19th, 2010
1. CCHD continues to order and receive shipments of H1N1 doses (Nasal spray, multi-dose injectable and pre-filled syringes).

2. Vaccine continues to be distributed to pediatricians, OB/GYN practices, primary care providers and scheduled school clinics.

3. Free H1N1 clinics will be offered to school district residence (see schedule below) at select schools. Students will be immunized in the morning followed by community members starting at noon in most cases. Community members will be informed via reverse 911 calls if their school district clinic has been opened to the public. Intake forms/packets will be available at the clinics. However, for those that would like to complete their forms before arriving at the clinic can download/print them at: http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/health/healthframe.htm

  • Forestville Central School, Wednesday January 20, 2010; 12:00pm to 3:00 pm
  • Pine Valley Central School, Friday January 22, 2010; 12:00pm to 3:00 pm

*Please note* that Jamestown School District is still in the planning phase, dates times and locations TBA*
The Chautauqua County Department of Health will continue offering H1N1 influenza vaccinations to anyone who would like them at regularly scheduled Health Department immunization clinics, this week. The following vaccination clinics are open to ANYONE who would like to receive the vaccine. The Health Department clinics will be billing insurance or collecting $5.00 for those that are uninsured.

The locations are:

  • Jamestown Branch Office, 110 E Fourth St, Jamestown, NY
    Wednesdays, 9am - 11am
    Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm.
  • Dunkirk Branch Office, 319 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY
    Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

*Please note* seasonal influenza vaccinations are also available at the Health Department Clinics as noted above*

 

Week of January 11th, 2010
1. CCHD continues to order and receive shipments of H1N1 doses (Nasal spray, multi-dose injectable and pre-filled syringes).

2. Vaccine continues to be distributed to pediatricians, OB/GYN practices, primary care providers and scheduled school clinics.

3. Free H1N1 clinics will be offered to school district residence (see schedule below) at select schools. Students will be immunized in the morning followed by community members starting at noon in most cases. Community members will be informed via reverse 911 calls if their school district clinic has been opened to the public. Intake forms/packets will be available at the clinics. However, for those that would like to complete their forms before arriving at the clinic can download/print them at: http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/health/healthframe.htm

  • Falconer High School, Tuesday January 12, 2010; 12:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Temple Elementary School, 3470 Cemetery Street, Kennedy, NY; Wednesday January 13, 2010; 10:30am to 12:00pm
  • Panama Central School, Thursday January 14, 2010; 12:00pm to 3:00 pm
  • Sherman Central School, Friday January 15, 2010; 12:00pm to 3:00 pm
  • Forestville Central School, Wednesday January 20, 2010; 12:00pm to 3:00 pm
  • Pine Valley Central School, Friday January 22, 2010; 12:00pm to 3:00 pm

*Please note* that Jamestown School District is still in the planning phase, dates times and locations TBA*

4. The Chautauqua County Department of Health will continue offering H1N1 influenza vaccinations to anyone who would like them at regularly scheduled Health Department immunization clinics, this week. The following vaccination clinics are open to ANYONE who would like to receive the vaccine. The Health Department clinics will be billing insurance or collecting $5.00 for those that are uninsured.

The locations are:

  • Jamestown Branch Office, 110 E Fourth St, Jamestown, NY
    Wednesdays, 9am - 11am
    Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm.
  • Dunkirk Branch Office, 319 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY
    Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

*Please note* seasonal influenza vaccinations are also available at the Health Department Clinics as noted above*

5. Brocton School District clinic has been set for Jan. 6th. Cassadaga School District clinic has been set for Jan. 8th.

Week of January 4th, 2010
1. CCHD continues to receive shipments of H1N1 doses (Nasal spray, multi-dose injectable and pre-filled syringes) weekly.

2. Vaccine continues to be distributed to pediatricians, OB/GYN practices, primary care providers and scheduled school clinics.

3. One FREE Public H1N1 clinic is taking place this week at the Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Intake forms/packets will be available at the clinics. However, for those that would like to complete their forms before arriving at the clinic can download/print them at: http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/health/healthframe.htm

  • *Note* Seasonal Influenza vaccine will be offered at this clinic as well.
    Senior Center of Dunkirk
    Thursday January 7, 2010
    12pm to 4 pm

4. The Chautauqua County Department of Health will be offering H1N1 influenza vaccinations to anyone who would like them at regularly scheduled Health Department immunization clinics, this week. The following vaccination clinics are open to ANYONE who would like to receive the vaccine. The Health Department clinics will be billing insurance or collecting $5.00 for those that are uninsured.

The locations are:

  • Jamestown Branch Office, 110 E Fourth St, Jamestown, NY
    Wednesdays, 9am - 11am
    Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm.
  • Dunkirk Branch Office, 319 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY
    Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

5. Brocton School District clinic has been set for Jan. 6th. Cassadaga School District clinic has been set for Jan. 8th.

6. Please note that School District clinics may be opening in the afternoon to the community members within the priority group that live within the school district. These "open" clinic decisions are determined at the individual school district level. Community members will be informed via reverse 911 calls if their school district clinic has been opened to the public.

7. Children 9 and under that have received their first doses of H1N1 vaccine must receive a second dose after 28 days or more after their first dose. Second doses are to be received from their pediatrician, primary care physician, local health department clinic, open public clinics or at their school clinic.

Week of December 28th
1. CCHD continues to receive shipments of H1N1 doses (Nasal spray, multi-dose injectable and pre-filled syringes) weekly.

2. Vaccine continues to be distributed to pediatricians, OB/GYN practices, primary care providers and scheduled school clinics.

3. FREE Public H1N1 clinics are taking place this week at the Chautauqua Mall and Joint Neighborhood Project. Intake forms/packets will be available at the clinics. However, for those that would like to complete their forms before arriving at the clinic can download/print them at: http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/health/healthframe.htm

  • Lakewood Mall (Community Room; entrance by Office Max)
    Monday December 28, 2009
    9am to 6 pm
  • Lakewood Mall (Community Room; entrance by Office Max)
    Tuesday December 29, 2009
    9am to 6pm
  • Joint Neighborhood Project; 535 East Second St. Jamestown, NY
    Wednesday December 30, 2009
    10am to 2pm

4. The Chautauqua County Department of Health will be offering H1N1 influenza vaccinations to anyone who would like them at regularly scheduled Health Department immunization clinics, this week. The following vaccination clinics are open to ANYONE who would like to receive the vaccine. The Health Department clinics will be billing insurance or collecting $5.00 for those that are uninsured.

The locations are:

  • Jamestown Branch Office, 110 E Fourth St, Jamestown, NY
    Wednesdays, 9am - 11am
    Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm.
  • Dunkirk Branch Office, 319 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY
    Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

5. Brocton School District has been set for Jan. 6th.

6. Please note that School District clinics may be opening in the afternoon to the community members within the priority group that live within the school district. These "open" clinic decisions are determined at the individual school district level. Community members will be informed via reverse 911 calls if their school district clinic has been opened to the public.

7. Children 9 and under that have received their first doses of H1N1 vaccine must receive a second dose after 28 days or more after their first dose. Second doses are to be received from their pediatrician, primary care physician, local health department clinic, open public clinics or at their school clinic.

Week of December 21st
1. CCHD continues to receive shipments of H1N1 doses (Nasal spray, multi-dose injectable and pre-filled syringes) weekly.

2. Vaccine continues to be distributed to pediatricians, OB/GYN practices, primary care providers and scheduled school clinics.

3. School based H1N1 clinics are taking place this week at Frewsburg Central School.
*The H1N1 clinic is open to the public at Frewsburg High School on Tuesday, December 22nd 12:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.

4. Please note that School District clinics may be opening in the afternoon to the community members within the priority group that live within the school district. These "open" clinic decisions are determined at the individual school district level. Community members will be informed via reverse 911 calls if their school district clinic has been opened to the public.

6. Governor Paterson announced on Thursday that, effective immediately, health care providers may make the H1N1 flu vaccine available to all individuals who want the vaccine, including those who are NOT in the priority groups.

7. The Chautauqua County Department of Health will be offering H1N1 influenza vaccinations to anyone who would like them at regularly scheduled Health Department immunization clinics, this week. The following vaccination clinics are open to ANYONE who would like to receive the vaccine. The Health Department clinics will be billing insurance or collecting $5.00 for those that are uninsured.

The locations are:

  • *Jamestown Branch Office, 110 E Fourth St, Jamestown, NY
    Wednesday, December 23, 2009; from 9am - 11am
    Thursday, December 24, 2009; from 1pm - 4pm.
  • *Dunkirk Branch Office, 319 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY
    Wednesday, December 23, 2009; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

8. The following open public H1N1 clinics will be offering the vaccine FREE of CHARGE. Intake forms/packets will be available at the clinics. However, for those that would like to complete their forms before arriving at the clinic can download/print them at: http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/health/healthframe.htm

  • Lakewood Mall (Community Room; entrance by Office Max)
    Monday December 28, 2009; 9am to 6 pm
  • Lakewood Mall (Community Room; entrance by Office Max)
    Tuesday December 29, 2009; 9am to 6pm
  • Joint Neighborhood Project; 535 East Second St. Jamestown, NY
    Wednesday December 30, 2009; 10am to 2pm

9. Children 9 and under that have received their first doses of H1N1 vaccine must receive a second dose after 28 days or more after their first dose. Second doses are to be received from their pediatrician, primary care physician, local health department clinic, open public clinics or at their school clinic.

Recommended Resources are:

" NYS Dept of Health Hotline for swine flu 1-800-808-1987

" 211 Western NY
" www.cdc.gov
" www.flu.gov
" www.health.state.ny.us

Week of December 14th

1. Free & Open to the Public, H1N1 Flu Clinics are scheduled -- Click here for more information. The Health Department continues to receive shipments of H1N1 doses (Nasal spray, multi-dose injectable and pre-filled syringes) weekly.

2. Vaccine continues to be distributed to pediatricians, OB/GYN practices, primary care providers and scheduled school clinics.

3. School based H1N1 clinics are taking place this week at Wheelock Elementary, Fredonia Central School and Westfield Academy Central School.
-Fredonia School Clinic to be held on Wednesday, December 16 is open to the school district community from 12 to 3pm.
-Westfield School Clinic to be held on Friday, December 18 is open to the school district community from 12 to 3pm.

4. Frewsburg School District has tentatively been set for Dec. 22nd.

5. Please note that School District clinics may be opening in the afternoon to the community members within the priority group that live within the school district. These "open" clinic decisions are determined at the individual school district level. Community members will be informed via reverse 911 calls if their school district clinic has been opened to the public.

6. Governor Paterson announced on Thursday that, effective immediately, health care providers may make the H1N1 flu vaccine available to all individuals who want the vaccine, including those who are NOT in the priority groups.

7. The Chautauqua County Department of Health will be offering H1N1 influenza vaccinations to anyone who would like them at regularly scheduled Health Department immunization clinics, this week. The following vaccination clinics are open to ANYONE who would like to receive the vaccine. The Health Department clinics will be billing insurance or collecting $5.00 for those that are uninsured.

The locations are:

- Jamestown Branch Office, 110 E. Fourth Street, Jamestown, NY
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

-Mayville Branch Office, 7 N Erie St, Mayville, NY
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

-Dunkirk Branch Office 319 Central Avenue Dunkirk, NY
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

8. The following open public H1N1 clinics will be offering the vaccine FREE of CHARGE. Intake forms/packets will be available at the clinics. However, for those that would like to complete their forms before arriving at the clinic can download/print them at: http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/health/healthframe.htm

-Kiantone Fire Hall; 2318 Stillwater-Frewsburg Rd. (Route 60)
Saturday December 19, 2009
10am to 3pm

-Lakewood Mall (Community Room; entrance by Office Max)
Monday December 28, 2009
9am to 6 pm

-Lakewood Mall (Community Room; entrance by Office Max)
Tuesday December 29, 2009
9am to 6pm

-Joint Neighborhood Project; 535 East Second St. Jamestown, NY
Wednesday December 30, 2009
10am to 2pm

*Note* Brooks Memorial Hospital is also hosting a public H1N1 clinic December 18, 2009, 1pm to 6pm (I believe)

9. Children 9 and under that have received their first doses of H1N1 vaccine must receive a second dose after 28 days or more after their first dose. Second doses are to be received from their pediatrician, primary care physician, local health department clinic, open public clinics or at their school clinic.

Week of December 7th
1. The Health Department continues to receive small shipments of H1N1 doses (Nasal spray, multi-dose injectable and pre-filled syringes) weekly.

2. Vaccine continues to be distributed to pediatricians, OB/GYN practices, primary care providers and scheduled school clinics.

3. School based H1N1 clinics are taking place this week at Clymer Central School and Chautauqua Lake Central School.

4. Fredonia School District has tentatively been set for Dec. 15th and 16th. Westfield School District has tentatively been set for Dec. 18th.

The tentative dates are subject to change based upon vaccine availability and school readiness.

5. Please note that School District Clinics may be open in the afternoon to the community members that live within the school district. These "open" clinic decisions are determined at the individual school district level. Community members will be informed via reverse 911 calls if their school district clinic has been opened to the public.

6. The Chautauqua County Department of Health will be offering H1N1 influenza vaccinations to the following priority populations exclusively, at regularly scheduled Health Department immunization clinics, starting December 9, 2009. Only the following vaccinations will be offered:

--Injectable form for Pregnant Women
--Injectable form for Children ages 6 months through 35 months
--Nasal spray form for HEALTHY persons ages 2 years through 24 years WITHOUT underlying medical conditions such as asthma, arthritis or lupus, diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and heart or kidney disease.

Priority Group Added 12/7/2009
--Injectable form for persons ages 2 years to 24 years that have underlying medical conditions such as asthma, arthritis or lupus, diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and heart or kidney disease.

The locations are:

Jamestown Branch Office
110 E. Fourth Street
Jamestown, NY
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dunkirk Branch Office
319 Central Avenue
Dunkirk, NY
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mayville Branch Office
7 North Erie Street
Mayville, NY
Thursday, December 10, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

7. Children 9 and under that have received their first doses of H1N1 vaccine must receive a second dose after 28 days or more after their first dose. Second doses are to be received from their pediatrician, primary care physician or the LHD (when available).

Week of November 30th
1. CCHD continues to receive small shipments of H1N1 doses (Nasal spray, multi-dose injectable and pre-filled syringes) weekly.

2. Vaccine continues to be distributed to pediatricians, OB/GYN practices, primary care providers and scheduled school clinics.

3. School based H1N1 clinics are taking place this week at Bemus Point Elementary School, Maple Grove High School and Southwestern Central School District.

4. All other schools with tentatively scheduled dates remain.

5. The Chautauqua County Department of Health will be offering H1N1 influenza vaccinations to the following priority populations exclusively, at regularly scheduled Health Department immunization clinics, starting December 2, 2009. Only the following vaccinations will be offered:

-Injectable form for Pregnant Women
-Injectable form for Children ages 6 months through 35 months
-Nasal spray form for HEALTHY persons ages 2 years through 24 years WITHOUT underlying
medical conditions such as asthma, arthritis or lupus, diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and heart or kidney disease.

The locations are:

Jamestown Branch Office
110 E. Fourth Street, Jamestown, NY
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 9-11am
Thursday, December 3, 2009 1-4pm

Dunkirk Branch Office
319 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 1-4pm

6. Children 9 and under that have received their first doses of H1N1 vaccine must receive a second dose after 28 days or more after their first dose. Second doses are to be received from their pediatrician, primary care physician or the LHD (when available).

Week of November 23rd


1. CCHD has received another shipment of H1N1 doses (Nasal spray and pre-filled syringes) on 11/19/09.

2. Approximately 1400 H1N1 doses were administered to Dunkirk City School students. Due to the shortened school week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, no H1N1 vaccination clinics are being held this week.

2. Vaccine continues to be distributed to pediatricians, OB/GYN practices, primary care providers and scheduled school clinics.

3. The Bemus Point Elementary School and Maple Grove High School clinic dates are set for November 30th and Dec. 1st respectively and start at 9:00am.

4. Southwestern Central District dates have been set for Dec. 3rd and 4th.

5. Clymer School District has tentatively been set for Dec. 8th or 9th. Chautauqua Lake School District has tentatively been set for Dec. 9th or 10th, and Fredonia School District has tentatively been set for Dec. 14th thru 17th. The tentative dates are subject to change based upon vaccine availability and school readiness.
" These are the only dates tentatively scheduled.

6. Public H1N1 clinic locations, dates and times have not yet been determined due to the unknown volume of vaccine.

7. Children 9 and under that have received their first doses of H1N1 vaccine must receive a second dose after 28 days or more after their first dose. Second doses are to be received from their pediatrician, primary care physician or the LHD (when available).

Week of November 16th

Chautauqua County Health Department received another shipment of H1N1 vaccine (nasal spray and pre-filled syringes) on Monday 11/16/2009.

Approximately 600 doses of H1N1 vaccine were administered to Silver Creek School students.

This week, H1N1 vaccination clinics are being held at the Dunkirk City Schools.

The Maple Grove School Clinic dates are set for Monday, November 30th and Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 9:00am.

Upcoming tentative dates for H1N1 vaccine clinic school locations (all dates are subject to change based upon vaccine availability and school readiness):

1. Southwestern School Clinic dates have been tentatively set for Dec. 2nd and Dec. 3rd.
2. Clymer School Clinic dates are tentatively set for Dec. 8th and Dec. 9th.
3. Chautauqua Lake School Clinic dates are tentatively set for Dec. 9th and Dec. 10th.
4. Fredonia School Clinic dates are tentatively set for Dec. 14th thru Dec. 17th.

There will be an H1N1 Vaccine Clinic specifically for school nurses on Thursday, Nov. 19th from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. in the 4th floor Conference Room at the HRC Building in Mayville.
This clinic is exclusively for full-time school nurses.

Week of November 9th

The Chautauqua County Health Department has received 2,500 doses of H1N1 vaccine (nasal spray, pre-filled syringes and multi-dose vials).

The Health Department has administered approximately 518 doses of H1N1 vaccine to Ripley students/staff, EMS (Emergency Medical Staff), licensed daycare providers, and article 28 clinic healthcare workers.

The remaining doses of H1N1 vaccine have been reallocated to Pediatricians, OB/GYNs, primary care providers and scheduled school-based clinics.

Public H1N1 clinic locations, dates and times have not yet been determined due to the unknown volume of vaccine.

Week of November 2nd
1. H1N1 vaccine was ordered last week and Local Health Departments have received notification that they will be receiving one fourth of the original order. The order should arrive this week. This will be enough vaccine to continue to move forward with the Silver Creek School-located H1N1 clinic.

2. The Silver Creek School Clinic dates are set for November 12th & 13th starting at 9:00am.

3. Dunkirk School District dates have been tentatively set for the week of November 16th. This is subject to change based upon vaccine availability and school readiness.
Theses are the only dates tentatively scheduled.

4. Public H1N1 clinic locations, dates and times have not yet been set due to the unknown volume of vaccine to be received by the Health Department.

5. Local medical providers that have signed a provider agreement with NYSDOH (New York State Department of Health) placed orders last week (10/26/2009). Approximately 3,800 private physicians' ordered doses will be shipped to the providers this week (11/02/2009). Citizens are directed to check with their medical provider to determine if they have signed an agreement and ordered vaccine.

*Note- 23 additional providers have been placed on H1N1 vaccine shipment backorder*

6. Children 9 and under that have received their first dose of H1N1 vaccine must receive a second dose 28 days or more after their first dose. Second doses are to be received from their pediatrician, primary care physician or the Local Health Department (when available).

Recommended Resources are:

" NYS Dept of Health Hotline for swine flu 1-800-808-1987

" 211 Western NY
" www.cdc.gov
" www.flu.gov
" www.health.state.ny.us

Week of October 26th
Ripley Central School District's H1N1 clinic was conducted on Monday, October 26, 2009. 246 doses of H1N1 vaccine were administered to the student population and staff that meet the priority group criteria.

The Chautauqua Countyl Health Department placed the first H1N1 vaccine order on October 26, 2009. The order should arrive November 2, 2009. The amount of vaccine that will be received of the initial order is unknown.

Public H1N1 clinic locations, dates and times have not yet been determined due to the unknown volume of vaccine that will be received November 2, 2009.

Silver Creek School District's H1N1 clinics have tentatively been set for November 12 and 13, subject to change based upon vaccine availability and school readiness.
Dunkirk School District's clinic dates have been tentatively set for the week of November 16th.
These are the only dates tentatively scheduled.

Local providers that have signed a provider agreement with NYSDOH can place H1N1 vaccine orders through the designated call center. 1-800-KID-SHOT (1-800-543-7468) 8:30am to 4:45 pm.
Providers will need the following when calling in:
H1N1 Pin #
Shipping Address
Name of manufacture, vaccine description, and # of doses requested.
**NOTE: Ordering instructions are available below::
H1N1 Vaccine Ordering Instructions

Week of October 19th
Local Providers, Hospitals and Health Departments can begin to place orders for H1N1 vaccine this week.
Week of October 12th
  1. A very limited supply (500 doses) of H1N1 flu mist was received 10/5/09.
  2. The doses have been offered to pediatrician practices.
  3. It was determined in counjunction with school superintendents that:
    * School located clinics are necessary during this public health threat.
    * School located clinics will be held ONLY for students & staff that meet the priority population
    criteria.
    * School order was determined based upon a lottery system.
    * Vaccine is currently in limited supply. School located clinic dates will be determined as vaccine becomes more abundant.
    * When school located clinic dates are set parents will be informed directly by local school district.
    * School districts will be responsibile for sending forms home to parents prior to the set clinic date.
    * The school based clinic schedule may be modified by County Health Department based upon vaccine availability and school readiness.
  4. Large scale community clinics are not under consideration at this time due to limited vaccine supply. School aged population is the priority.