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The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has an ample supply of vaccine and now is the time to get vaccinated. H1N1 vaccine is available at many physician's offices and at local retail pharmacies (for people age 9 and up). CCDPH continues to be offer H1N1 vaccine for free at appointment clinics and at voluntary school and daycare programs. The vaccine is being offered to anyone over 6 months of age.

Appointment only clinics:

Suburban Cook County residents may continue to call any of the CCDPH appointment numbers listed below to make an appointment to receive the H1N1 vaccine. Appointment lines are open M-F 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CCDPH staff will schedule the appointment time and location for residents.

708-836-8600

708-786-4000
TDD: 708-786-4002

708-974-6160
TDD: 708-974-6043

708-210-4500
TDD: 708-210-4010

847-818-2860
TDD 847-818-2023

All phone numbers listed are operational. Once you reach the recording select the language of preference, and then select option one to make new clinic appointment. Due to the high volume of calls, you may experience a longer wait time. We ask that you be patient as your call will be answered and you will receive an appointment.

 

Influenza in suburban Cook County

Flu, or influenza, is a virus that spreads easily from person-to-person through coughing and sneezing. The Seasonal Flu in the U.S. usually occurs between October and April and causes about 36,000 deaths each year.

This past April, when our seasonal flu season should have been ending, we saw a new flu virus. Novel H1N1 Flu began spreading in the U.S. and around the world and continued to spread throughout the summer months. Unlike seasonal flu, Novel H1N1 Flu has affected more people under the age of 25, and fewer people over the age of 64.

Public Health officials think the Novel H1N1 Flu virus will continue to spread throughout the fall and winter with regular seasonal flu viruses. This could lead to more illnesses and deaths from flu.

To prevent and control the spread of Seasonal Flu and Novel H1N1 Flu, CCDPH is working with IDPH and CDC to:

Information may change as flu season progresses. Make sure you have the most current flu information and continue to visit this page for updates.

How to make an H1N1 Vaccination Appointment

Flu Questions?

Call the Flu hotline:   708-492-2828   or                    Email CCDPH: beaware@ccdph.net

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Confirmed H1N1 Hospitalizations and Deaths

(As of 02/05/10 10:00 AM)

  New Total
Hospitalized Cases
 4
 590
Deaths 1
 17

 

Confirmed H1N1 Hospitalizations and Deaths by Age Groups

(As of 02/05/10 10:00 AM)

Age Group (years) Hosp. Cases
 Deaths
0-4 97 1
5-24 170 4
25-49 175 6
50-64 108 3
65 and older 40 3
Unknown 0 0
TOTAL 590 17