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H1N1 vaccine clinics are being scheduled to vaccinate children in schools.
Beginning on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, anyone in the target groups can receive the H1N1 vaccines by appointment in clinics at the Public Health Department to be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-2pm. Call 518-719-3600 to schedule an appointment.
A schedule of these vaccination clinics is available here...
The Department has held information sessions throughout the county so residents could learn about the different types of flu and ask any questions they have. Additional information is available through these two flu websites and New York State’s H1N1 flu hotline:
 
New York State's H1N1 Flu Hotline is: 1-800-808-1987
Top 5 Ways to Avoid the Flu:
1) Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers or wipes if soap and water are not available.
2) Try to stay in good general health by getting plenty of sleep, being physically active, managing your stress, and eating nutritious food.
3) Drink plenty of water and juice.
4) Avoid close contact with people who are sick and try to not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus.
5) As the vaccines become available, get both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines.
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Public Health accepts most insurance plans. Individuals who need services and do not have health insurance can be evaluated for sliding scale fees based on ability to pay.
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED
Public Health offers clinics for immunizations including flu, pneumonia and childhood diseases. Other clinics include well child, orthopedic, and scoliosis, lead screening, tuberculosis and blood pressure.
Public Health has a Family Planning clinic for women's gynecological services. Women from teens to postmenopausal are welcome. Family Planning also treats men for sexually transmitted diseases and HIV testing is available to all clients.
Public Health has two health educators that are available to provide education on most health related subjects.
The Early Intervention Program provides cost free screening evaluations and services for eligible children through age two who have developmental delays.
The Physically handicapped Children's' Program provides financial assistance for hearing and orthodontic services for children through age 21.
The Children with Special Health Care Needs Program provides free assistance for children through age 21 in finding medical and related community services. (including insurance Preschool Special Education contracts with both Center-based and Independent related service providers who provide educational and health related services to 3-5 year old preschoolers with disabilities).
Public Health has a Terrorism Response plan in place, which includes several appendixes addressing the receipt, distributing and dispensing of the Strategic National Stockpile; a Pre and Post smallpox plan; a Public Information Plan and a Mass Fatality Response plan.
Updated: November 16, 2009
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