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H1N1 & Flu Information Center

Fargo Cass Public Health to Hold H1N1 Vaccine Clinic

FARGO, N.D. (December 7, 2009) –Fargo Cass Public Health will hold a H1N1 vaccination clinic on Wednesday, December 9^thin the basement of their downtown location at 401 3^rd Avenue North-Fargo.

The free H1N1 vaccination clinic will be from 4-7p.m. for those age 19 through 64 with chronic medical conditions. Only injectable vaccine will be available.

For more general flu information, call 1-866-207-2880 or go to www.fighttheflu.net.

Fargo

October 30, 2009

BCBSND explains H1N1 vaccine coverage

Many North Dakotans are concerned about getting an H1N1 vaccine and some aren’t sure if their insurance policy covers it. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota pays for the administration of H1N1 vaccines on all of its policies, according to company officials.

BCBSND’s standard benefits include covering vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with no out-of-pocket expenses to the member. H1N1 is recommended by the CDC.

“Immunization has been shown to be one of the most cost-effective preventive measures,” said BCBSND Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jon Rice.

The H1N1 vaccine is supplied by the federal government, and there is no charge for the vaccine itself. BCBSND will pay for administration of the H1N1 vaccine to the target groups listed by the CDC. Due to possible limited supplies, you may want to check with your local vaccine provider for availability in your age group or medical situation.

These target groups include pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, health care and emergency medical services personnel, people ages 6 months to 24 years, and people ages 25-64 who are at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems.

If you receive your vaccine through a participating provider, the participating provider will submit the bill to BCBSND on your behalf.

If you go to a free clinic or mass immunization clinic, you will need to submit a copy of an itemized receipt from your provider. An itemized receipt includes the following information:

Date of service
Procedure that was performed
Name of patient
Charge for procedure
Your benefit plan number

If you’re not sure if you are covered, check your policy or call the number on the back of your insurance card.

BCBSND is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Tips To Prevent The Spread of H1N1:

-Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.

-Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth. This is how germs spread.

-Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

-If you have flu-like symptoms, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever has broken except if you are seeking futher medical attention.

H1N1 Symptoms:

(symptoms are very similar to the typical flu)

-Fever
-Lethargy
-Lack Of Appetite
-Coughing

-Other Symptoms May Include: Runny Nose, Sore Throat, Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea.

Who's Most At Risk?

Want to see a real-time map of the H1N1 outbreak? CLICK HERE

What To Do If You Are Sick:

If you get sick with flu-like symptoms this flu season, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. Most people with 2009 H1N1 have had mild illness and have not needed medical care or antiviral drugs and the same is true of seasonal flu.

However, some people are more likely to get flu complications and they should talk to a health care provider about whether they need to be examined if they get flu symptoms this season. They are:

· Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old

· People 65 and older

· Pregnant women

· People who have:

o Cancer

o Blood disorders (including sickle cell disease)

o Chronic lung disease [including asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)]

o Diabetes

o Heart disease

o Kidney disorders

o Liver disorders

o Neurological disorders (including nervous system, brain or spinal cord)

o Neuromuscular disorders (including muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis)

o Weakened immune systems (including people with AIDS)

What are the emergency warning signs?

In children

· 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

· Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

· Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen

· Sudden dizziness

· Confusion

· Severe or persistent vomiting

Nikki Sixx

7PM-12M www.sixxsense.com or call 888-789-SIXX

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