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During the 2009 flu season, St. Vincent's Hospital offers the latest information on the seasonal and H1N1 influenzas to help keep you informed. This page provides important information on both influenzas and the vaccines, links to important state and city resources, and information on when and where you can get vaccinated.
Find out where you can get vaccinated from the seasonal and H1N1 flu in your community by clicking the link below:
Search by borough or zip code for New York City flu vaccination sites
What is Influenza?
Influenza (flu) is a viral infection. People often use the term "flu" to describe any kind of mild illness, such as a cold or a stomach virus, that has symptoms like the flu. But the real flu is different. Flu symptoms are usually worse than a cold and last longer. The flu usually does not cause vomiting or diarrhea.
Most flu outbreaks happen in late fall and winter.
Click here to learn about symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
What is H1N1 Flu?
H1N1 flu, sometimes called swine flu, is an infection caused by a new kind of influenza virus that spreads from one person to another. In 2009, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an outbreak of this new strain of flu in Mexico, the United States, and other countries. The virus that causes this type of flu is the H1N1 virus.
When you have H1N1 flu, you may feel tired and achy and have a sore throat, a fever, and a cough. Most of the time, the illness is not serious. But in some cases H1N1 flu can be severe and can lead to pneumonia, serious lung problems, and death.
Click here to read more about the H1N1 flu and learn more about the symptoms, when to call a doctor, and important information on the H1N1 vaccine.
Click on the links below to visit the flu update centers for New York State and New York City:
New York State Department of Health
New York City Department of Health
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