by Dr. Heerboth
We received this notice from Dr. Christopher Koch, the State Superintendent of Schools. This came from the Illinois Department of Public Health and is a warning about email fraud related to H1N1.
Department of Public Health
Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, is alerting Illinoisans to a nationwide H1N1 phishing e-mail scam. The fraudulent e-mails (phishing) claim to be from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and reference a CDC sponsored State Vaccination Program. The messages request that users must create a personal H1N1 (swine flu) Vaccination Profile on the CDC Web site. The message then states that anyone 18 years or older has to create a personal Vaccination Profile on the CDC Web site.
The Illinois Department of Public Health encourages anyone who receives these e-mails to delete them immediately as the CDC has not implemented a state vaccination program requiring registration on http://www.cdc.gov. Users that click on the e-mail are at risk of having malicious code installed on their computer system.
People should take the following steps to reduce the risk of being a victim of this or other phishing attacks:
1. Do not follow unsolicited links and do not open or respond to unsolicited email messages.
2. Use caution when visiting un-trusted Web sites.
3. Use caution when entering personal information online.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Flu Subsides
by Dr. Heerboth
This has been a routine week for our students and staff. Our numbers of sick children have returned to normal or better-than-normal levels. We have received no recent updates from the health department. When that changes, we'll let you know.
This has been a routine week for our students and staff. Our numbers of sick children have returned to normal or better-than-normal levels. We have received no recent updates from the health department. When that changes, we'll let you know.
Friday, November 13, 2009
News from the McDonough County Health Department
by Dr. Heerboth
Here is a schedule of upcoming immunization clinic dates and the criteria to be eligible to receive the H1N1 vaccines.
2009 H1N1 Vaccine and Clinic Information
for November and December 2009 (as of November 4, 2009)
When can I get the vaccine for my family or myself?
We have scheduled tentative walk-in clinic dates (no appointment needed) that include*:
November 16 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
November 17 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
November 23 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
November 24 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
December 5 at West Prairie Middle School Gym in Colchester from 2-5 PM
December 12 at Bushnell High School Cafeteria in Bushnell from 9 AM – 12 PM
December 14 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
December 15 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
December 17 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
December 19 at Macomb Junior/Senior High School Commons (West Side) from 9 AM – 12PM
**Please check our website for cancellations or updates www.mchdept.com
In order for a child (17 years and younger) to receive the H1N1 vaccine a parent or guardian must be present to authorize vaccination for the child. If someone other than a parent or guardian is bringing the child written consent from the parent or guardian is required.
Who is eligible for the vaccine? We are following CDC recommendations. This is subject to change based upon vaccine availability. Check www.mchdept.com for up to date criteria.
H1N1 nasal spray criteria:
Individuals that can receive the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine include individuals ages 2 through 49 without chronic health conditions (some examples include asthma, blood disorders, heart disease, and diabetes.)
If you have received the seasonal flu nasal spray vaccine within the last 28 days you must receive the injectable form based upon injectable vaccine supply or wait until another clinic.
You may not receive the nasal spray if you are pregnant or think you may possibly be pregnant.
H1N1 injectable form criteria:
Pregnant women
People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
Health care and emergency medical personnel
Anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age
Anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system
If you do not fall into the above groups please wait until notification about when to get vaccinated. We will continue to receive shipments of vaccine and do not expect a shortage. Everyone will eventually have an opportunity to receive the vaccine.
How much is the vaccine?
The McDonough County Health Department is offering the vaccine to the community at NO COST.
How can I find out more information and stay up to date about H1N1 in McDonough County?
For the most up to date information on clinic dates and H1N1 information please check our website at www.mchdept.com or call (309) 837-9951 ext 220 (Linda) or ext 211 (Amy) Monday - Thursday 7 am- 12 pm and 1pm -6 pm.
Here is a schedule of upcoming immunization clinic dates and the criteria to be eligible to receive the H1N1 vaccines.
2009 H1N1 Vaccine and Clinic Information
for November and December 2009 (as of November 4, 2009)
When can I get the vaccine for my family or myself?
We have scheduled tentative walk-in clinic dates (no appointment needed) that include*:
November 16 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
November 17 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
November 23 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
November 24 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
December 5 at West Prairie Middle School Gym in Colchester from 2-5 PM
December 12 at Bushnell High School Cafeteria in Bushnell from 9 AM – 12 PM
December 14 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
December 15 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
December 17 at McDonough County Health Department from 9-12 and 1-4:30
December 19 at Macomb Junior/Senior High School Commons (West Side) from 9 AM – 12PM
**Please check our website for cancellations or updates www.mchdept.com
In order for a child (17 years and younger) to receive the H1N1 vaccine a parent or guardian must be present to authorize vaccination for the child. If someone other than a parent or guardian is bringing the child written consent from the parent or guardian is required.
Who is eligible for the vaccine? We are following CDC recommendations. This is subject to change based upon vaccine availability. Check www.mchdept.com for up to date criteria.
H1N1 nasal spray criteria:
Individuals that can receive the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine include individuals ages 2 through 49 without chronic health conditions (some examples include asthma, blood disorders, heart disease, and diabetes.)
If you have received the seasonal flu nasal spray vaccine within the last 28 days you must receive the injectable form based upon injectable vaccine supply or wait until another clinic.
You may not receive the nasal spray if you are pregnant or think you may possibly be pregnant.
H1N1 injectable form criteria:
Pregnant women
People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
Health care and emergency medical personnel
Anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age
Anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system
If you do not fall into the above groups please wait until notification about when to get vaccinated. We will continue to receive shipments of vaccine and do not expect a shortage. Everyone will eventually have an opportunity to receive the vaccine.
How much is the vaccine?
The McDonough County Health Department is offering the vaccine to the community at NO COST.
How can I find out more information and stay up to date about H1N1 in McDonough County?
For the most up to date information on clinic dates and H1N1 information please check our website at www.mchdept.com or call (309) 837-9951 ext 220 (Linda) or ext 211 (Amy) Monday - Thursday 7 am- 12 pm and 1pm -6 pm.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Health Department H1N1 Immunization Clinics
by Dr. Heerboth
The McDonough County Health Department conducted an immunization clinic at West Prairie Middle School yesterday evening. Many people came and the people who met the health department's criteria for eligibility received their vaccine. I believe the health department is planning to return to the middle school for a second clinic on December 5. That is a Saturday. When we receive information about their plans, I'll post it here.
Our attendance is improving each day as our sick children return to good health and to school. Please continue to keep children with fever home until the fever has been gone for 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or other fever-reducing drugs.
The McDonough County Health Department conducted an immunization clinic at West Prairie Middle School yesterday evening. Many people came and the people who met the health department's criteria for eligibility received their vaccine. I believe the health department is planning to return to the middle school for a second clinic on December 5. That is a Saturday. When we receive information about their plans, I'll post it here.
Our attendance is improving each day as our sick children return to good health and to school. Please continue to keep children with fever home until the fever has been gone for 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or other fever-reducing drugs.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Monday News
by Dr. Heerboth
The flu still has not run its course. Members of our community report diagnoses of H1N1 flu, seasonal flu, and "virus." We have fewer absent students than on Friday, though. We hope that the improvement continues. If you have sick children, please keep them at home until twenty-four hours after they are fever-free. They can get back on track at school when they get healthy.
Here's to good health!
The flu still has not run its course. Members of our community report diagnoses of H1N1 flu, seasonal flu, and "virus." We have fewer absent students than on Friday, though. We hope that the improvement continues. If you have sick children, please keep them at home until twenty-four hours after they are fever-free. They can get back on track at school when they get healthy.
Here's to good health!
Friday, October 30, 2009
More news from the McDonough County Health Department
by Dr. Heerboth
Below is the text of a news release from the health department about H1N1 vaccine. We received this today, October 30, 2009. Please contact the health department for further information.
The McDonough County Health Department has begun receiving shipments of the H1N1 vaccine.
When can I get the vaccine for my family?
We have scheduled walk-in clinic dates that include*:
· October 31, 2009 9:00 am -3:00 pm at Macomb High School
· November 2, 2009 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Bushnell High School
· November 4, 2009 5:00 – 8:00 pm at West Prairie Middle School
*Please check our website for cancellations or updates www.mchdept.com
In order for a child (17 years and younger) to receive the H1N1 vaccine a parent or guardian must be present to authorize vaccination for the child. If someone other than a parent or guardian is bringing the child written consent from the parent or guardian is required.
Who is eligible for the vaccine?
H1N1 nasal spray criteria:
· Individuals that can receive the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine include individuals ages 2 through 49 without chronic health conditions (some examples include asthma, blood disorders, heart disease, and diabetes.)
· If you have received the seasonal flu nasal spray vaccine within the last 28 days you must receive the injectable form.
· You may not receive the nasal spray if you are pregnant or think you may possibly be pregnant.
H1N1 injectable form criteria:
· Pregnant women
· People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
· Health care and emergency medical personnel
· Anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age
· Anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system
If you do not fall into the above groups please wait until notification about when to get vaccinated. We will continue to receive shipments of vaccine and do not expect a shortage. Everyone will eventually have an opportunity to receive the vaccine.
How much is the vaccine?
The McDonough County Health Department is offering the vaccine to the community at NO COST.
How can I find out more information and stay up to date about H1N1 in McDonough County? For the most up to date information on clinic dates and H1N1 information please check our website at www.mchdept.com or call (309) 837-9951 ext 220 (Linda) or ext 211 (Amy) Monday - Thursday 7 am- 12 pm and 1pm -6 pm.
Below is the text of a news release from the health department about H1N1 vaccine. We received this today, October 30, 2009. Please contact the health department for further information.
The McDonough County Health Department has begun receiving shipments of the H1N1 vaccine.
When can I get the vaccine for my family?
We have scheduled walk-in clinic dates that include*:
· October 31, 2009 9:00 am -3:00 pm at Macomb High School
· November 2, 2009 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Bushnell High School
· November 4, 2009 5:00 – 8:00 pm at West Prairie Middle School
*Please check our website for cancellations or updates www.mchdept.com
In order for a child (17 years and younger) to receive the H1N1 vaccine a parent or guardian must be present to authorize vaccination for the child. If someone other than a parent or guardian is bringing the child written consent from the parent or guardian is required.
Who is eligible for the vaccine?
H1N1 nasal spray criteria:
· Individuals that can receive the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine include individuals ages 2 through 49 without chronic health conditions (some examples include asthma, blood disorders, heart disease, and diabetes.)
· If you have received the seasonal flu nasal spray vaccine within the last 28 days you must receive the injectable form.
· You may not receive the nasal spray if you are pregnant or think you may possibly be pregnant.
H1N1 injectable form criteria:
· Pregnant women
· People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
· Health care and emergency medical personnel
· Anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age
· Anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system
If you do not fall into the above groups please wait until notification about when to get vaccinated. We will continue to receive shipments of vaccine and do not expect a shortage. Everyone will eventually have an opportunity to receive the vaccine.
How much is the vaccine?
The McDonough County Health Department is offering the vaccine to the community at NO COST.
How can I find out more information and stay up to date about H1N1 in McDonough County? For the most up to date information on clinic dates and H1N1 information please check our website at www.mchdept.com or call (309) 837-9951 ext 220 (Linda) or ext 211 (Amy) Monday - Thursday 7 am- 12 pm and 1pm -6 pm.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Update From McDonough County Health Department
From the McDonough County Health Department
Received October 28, 2009
The McDonough County Health Department has begun receiving shipments of the H1N1 vaccine.
When can I get the vaccine for my family?
We have scheduled tentative walk-in clinic dates that include*:
· October 31, 2009 9:00 am -3:00 pm at Macomb High School
· November 2, 2009 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Bushnell High School
· November 4, 2009 5:00 – 8:00 pm at West Prairie Middle School
*Please check our website for cancellations or updates www.mchdept.com
In order for a child (17 years and younger) to receive the H1N1 vaccine a parent or guardian must be present to authorize vaccination for the child. If someone other than a parent or guardian is bringing the child written consent from the parent or guardian is required.
Who is eligible for the vaccine?
H1N1 nasal spray criteria:
· Individuals that can receive the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine include individuals ages 2 through 49 without chronic health conditions (some examples include asthma, blood disorders, heart disease, and diabetes.)
· If you have received the seasonal flu nasal spray vaccine within the last 28 days you must receive the injectable form.
· You may not receive the nasal spray if you are pregnant or think you may possibly be pregnant.
H1N1 injectable form criteria:
· Pregnant women
· People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
· Health care and emergency medical personnel
· Anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age
· Anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system
If you do not fall into the above groups please wait until notification about when to get vaccinated. We will continue to receive shipments of vaccine and do not expect a shortage. Everyone will eventually have an opportunity to receive the vaccine.
How much is the vaccine?
The McDonough County Health Department is offering the vaccine to the community at NO COST.
How can I find out more information and stay up to date about H1N1 in McDonough County? For the most up to date information on clinic dates and H1N1 information please check our website at www.mchdept.com or call (309) 837-9951 ext 220 (Linda) or ext 211 (Amy) Monday - Thursday 7 am- 12 pm and 1pm -6 pm.
Received October 28, 2009
The McDonough County Health Department has begun receiving shipments of the H1N1 vaccine.
When can I get the vaccine for my family?
We have scheduled tentative walk-in clinic dates that include*:
· October 31, 2009 9:00 am -3:00 pm at Macomb High School
· November 2, 2009 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Bushnell High School
· November 4, 2009 5:00 – 8:00 pm at West Prairie Middle School
*Please check our website for cancellations or updates www.mchdept.com
In order for a child (17 years and younger) to receive the H1N1 vaccine a parent or guardian must be present to authorize vaccination for the child. If someone other than a parent or guardian is bringing the child written consent from the parent or guardian is required.
Who is eligible for the vaccine?
H1N1 nasal spray criteria:
· Individuals that can receive the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine include individuals ages 2 through 49 without chronic health conditions (some examples include asthma, blood disorders, heart disease, and diabetes.)
· If you have received the seasonal flu nasal spray vaccine within the last 28 days you must receive the injectable form.
· You may not receive the nasal spray if you are pregnant or think you may possibly be pregnant.
H1N1 injectable form criteria:
· Pregnant women
· People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
· Health care and emergency medical personnel
· Anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age
· Anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system
If you do not fall into the above groups please wait until notification about when to get vaccinated. We will continue to receive shipments of vaccine and do not expect a shortage. Everyone will eventually have an opportunity to receive the vaccine.
How much is the vaccine?
The McDonough County Health Department is offering the vaccine to the community at NO COST.
How can I find out more information and stay up to date about H1N1 in McDonough County? For the most up to date information on clinic dates and H1N1 information please check our website at www.mchdept.com or call (309) 837-9951 ext 220 (Linda) or ext 211 (Amy) Monday - Thursday 7 am- 12 pm and 1pm -6 pm.
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