Review our Flu Facts for general information, symptoms, prevention, and when to seek emergency care.
Read about the 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine at the CDC's website. (Also Spanish)
Find out where you can get vaccinated at Sonoma County Department of Health Services website. (Also Spanish)
Read about information for specific groups including pregnant women and parents, at the CDC's website. (Also Spanish)Read about Caring for Someone Sick at Home at the CDC's website
LATEST SVH INFORMATION
Sonoma Valley Hospital has been treating patients in the Emergency Department with influenza-like illness over the past several months. The majority of these cases have not required hospitalization. We are encouraging most patients with mild to moderate symptoms to stay home, as currently recommended by the CDC.
VACCINATION
Beginning in early January, the CDC lifted the restrictions on eligibility for H1N1 vaccine. Sonoma Valley Hospital is currently offering H1N1 vaccination by appointment to anyone in the community who would like to be vaccinated. Call 935-5470 to make an appointment. We currently have vaccine approved for use on people ages 4 and older.
It is not too late to be vaccinated!
VISITORS
In accordance with Sonoma County Public Health recommendations, we are continuing to limit visitors to people who:
- DO NOT have flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, cough, sore throat) and
- Are 14 years of age and over
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