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Flu Symptoms Symptoms of the H1N1 “swine” flu include fever, body aches, nausea, runny nose and coughing. If you are experiencing mild symptoms, you should stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Influenza is thought to spread mainly through the coughing or sneezing of infected people. Boulder Community Hospital encourages everyone to use soap and water or a waterless hand hygiene solution to wash hands frequently; keep hands away from nose, eyes and mouth; and cough away from others and into a disposable tissue. If you cough or sneeze into your hands, make sure to wash them. H1N1 Vaccine Now Available to All The Boulder County Public Health Department (BCPH) has announced that anyone can now obtain an H1N1 vaccination. BCPH has also stated that if you would like to receive the H1N1 vaccination, you should first contact your own health care provider, since more than 95% of vaccine received in Boulder County has been distributed to health care providers in the community. Boulder Community Hospital Vaccinations All Boulder Community Hospital physician clinics are offering the H1N1 vaccine. You do not need to be a current patient. Since vaccine supplies are still limited, we recommend you call the clinic ahead of time to ensure they have vaccine available: Family Medical Associates of Lafayette, Community Medical Center, 1000 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 110; 303-666-7555 Foothills Gynecology, Foothills Hospital, 4745 Arapahoe, Suite G-50, Boulder; 720-854-7400 Gunbarrel Medical Center, 6685 Gunpark Drive East, Suite 110, Boulder; 303-530-3062 Holistic Family Medicine, Medical Pavilion, 1155 Alpine Ave., Suite 360, Boulder; 303-442-8843 Internal Medicine Associates of Boulder, Medical Pavilion, 1155 Alpine Ave., Suite 360; 303-442-8840 Internal Medicine Associates at Foothills, Foothills Hospital, 4745 Arapahoe Ave., Suite G-50, Boulder; 720-854-7272 Internal Medicine Associates of Lafayette, Community Medical Center, 1000 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 214; 303-604-6669 Table Mesa Family Medicine, Foothills Hospital campus, 1755 48th St., Boulder; 303-494-5263 BCPH Vaccinations Boulder County Public Health will provide the H1N1 vaccine to county residents who: • Do not have a health care provider
• Have a health care provider who has not registered to provide the vaccine
Please note that in order to receive the H1N1 vaccination at a BCPH immunization clinic, you must make an appointment by calling the CO Help Information Line at 303-441-1450.
Other Vaccination Locations BCPH has stated that vaccinations are also being offered at community walk-in flu clinics and pharmacies. Please visit www.ImmunizeColorado.com to find a location.
Resources Local citizens can receive up-to-date H1N1 news from Boulder County Public Health via email. Sign up for these emails at http://www.bouldercounty.org/health/h1n1/home.htm Here are additional resources for obtaining up-to-date information. Important Flu Facts Staying Healthy Flu-related Videos When a Family Member is Sick Boulder County Information Colorado Information National Information International Information En Espanol Return to top
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