H1N1 Flu

Health experts are warning that the H1N1 flu outbreak may worsen again yet this winter. All of us can protect ourselves from getting sick - and reduce the chances of H1N1 illness returning to our community - by getting vaccinated now. 

To find H1N1 flu shots for yourself and your family…
-- You can phone your regular doctor’s office and ask if H1N1 shots are available there.
-- Or, on the internet, you can go to www.mdhflu.com and find other H1N1 flu shot providers near where you live. Many of these providers charge a fee or require health insurance.

Hennepin County Public Health and Minnesota Visiting Nurses Agency (MVNA) also will be providing H1N1 flu shots at the following times and locations.

There will be no charge for these H1N1 flu shots and insurance will not be required. Those with health insurance should bring their policy cards so administrative costs may be billed to insurance.

Tuesday, February 2

• Minneapolis – Century Plaza, 330 South 12th Street, Room G101
  11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Minnetonka – Ridgedale Service Center, 12601 Ridgedale Drive
  2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3

• Minneapolis – Century Plaza, 330 South 12th Street, Room G101
  11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 4

• St. Anthony – Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Road
  3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, February 5

• Maple Plain – Orono Discovery Center, 5050 Independence Street
  2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, February 5

• Brooklyn Park – Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Avenue North
  5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 9

• Shorewood – South Shore Center, 5735 Country Club Road
  11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 10

• Plymouth – Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Avenue North
  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Crystal – Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive North
  2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Hopkins – ResourceWest, 915 Main Street
  11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 11

• Mound – Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Boulevard
  1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Orono – Long Lake Fire Station, 340 Willow Drive
  6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Monday, March 1

• Rogers – Fire Station #1/Community Center, 21201 Memorial Drive
  4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

What do you need to know?

Stay informed! It is extremely important that you continue to practice prevention measures and stay home if you become ill.

H1N1 basics: Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

What steps help prevent the flu? Cover your cough, wash your hands and follow commonsense steps.

What should you do if you get sick? Stay home if you're sick and follow these recommendations. 

What do parents need to know? What symptoms should you look for? When should you call the doctor? What medications should you give?