Bree Gerber            Anita Weisbeck            Mary Gordon          Deb Donahue
    

Hot Springs County Public Health Nursing 328 1/2 Arapahoe Street Thermopolis, WY 82443

                                                                           
Dr. Howard Willson
County Health Officer



                         
Our present building.                                       The building site.  The white
Watch this page for progress                            building has been torn down.
on the new Government Annex Building                      Exciting times!!!!
containing offices for the Public Health 
Nursing Department.

                Artist`s rendition of the new building
        
  

The H1N1 vaccine is free of charge.

H1N1 and Seasonal flu vaccine is still available and its not too late!  Call 864-3311 to find out when the next flu clinic is.

The Seasonal flu vaccine will be $20.00 or we will bill your medicare account.

Please have your medicare card out when you arrive.

Please wear clothing that provides easy access to your upper arm.    

Dec 29 Press

Why are some lots of the nasal spray 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine being recalled from the market?
First, it is important to point out that the recall is not safety-related. As part of its quality assurance program, the manufacturer of the nasal spray monovalent 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine, MedImmune, performs routine, ongoing stability testing of the vaccine. On December 18 and 21, the manufacturer notified CDC and FDA that the potency in 13 batches (called “lots”) of nasal spray vaccine had decreased below the pre-specified limit or were at risk of falling below that limit within the upcoming week. The vaccine was within the specified range at the time the vaccine was distributed. The slight decrease in potency should not affect how the vaccine works.
Are there any concerns about safety of vaccines from these lots?
No. There are no safety concerns with these lots of 2009 H1N1 vaccine. All lots successfully passed pre-release testing for safety, purity and potency.
Should people who received vaccines from these lots be revaccinated?
No. The vaccine potency is or will soon be only slightly below the limit. In addition, much of this vaccine has already been administered while fully potent and within specifications. The vaccine in these lots is still expected to be effective in stimulating a protective response. There is no need to re-administer a dose to those who received vaccine from these lots.
What action(s) should persons who have received vaccine from the recalled lots take?
Persons who received vaccine from the recalled lots do not need to take any special actions. As is recommended for all 2009 H1N1 vaccines, all children younger than 10 years old should get the recommended two doses of 2009 H1N1 vaccine approximately a month apart for the optimal immune response. Therefore, children younger than 10 years old who have only received one dose of the nasal spray vaccine thus far should still receive a second dose of 2009 H1N1 vaccine. It is best to use the same type of vaccine for the first and second dose.



Hot Springs County had received some of the recalled vaccine. Of the vaccine received there were very few doses administered. There is no safety reason for the recall but those persons with further questions or concerns should call Hot Springs County Public Health Office 307-864-3311.

Hot Springs County Public Health Nursing will also be taking appointment for seasonal and flu shots through out the week. Please call for an appointment. 


  

 
This is a view of the new Government Annex Building.  The Courthouse is across the street.  The Public Health Nursing offices will be housed in this end of the building

                                                        Bree visits with architect, Jake Schrickling,
                                                        and project supervisor, Ed Brantz, about the
                                                         progress of the work.

   Groundbreaking ceremony for the new building was July 8th.  L-r in photo: Marie McDougall, Deb Donahue, Bree Gerber, and Anita Weisbeck.  Absent: Mary Gordon.  Marie was the Public Health Nurse for 26 years before retirement.  She was a driving force to get modern facilities for the Public Health Department.

Phone:  (307) 864-3311     
307-864-2453 (Fax)                                                 
phnthermopolis@health.wyo.gov                     

Office hours:   Monday through Friday 8:00AM-noon and 1:00PM-5:00PM

Reliable and current information on Swine Flu (H1N1) in WYOMING can be found at:
http://wdh.state.wy.us/phsd/epiid/swineflu.htmlCurrent Information on H1N1 (Swine Flu)  nationally can be found at:

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

Another good site to find reliable and current Pandemic Influenza information is www.pandemicflu.gov

Please see the documents at the bottom of this page for information on influenza, Swine (H1N1) Influenza and how to protect yourself and others from seasonal and pandemic influenza.

1. Symptom	Cold	Swine Flu
   Fever	Fever is rare with a cold.	Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.
   Coughing	A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.	A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
   Aches	Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.	Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.
   Stuffy Nose	Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.	Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.
   Chills	Chills are uncommon with a cold.	60% of people who have the flu experience chills.
   Tiredness	Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.	Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.
   Sneezing	Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.	Sneezing is not common with the flu.
   Sudden Symptoms	Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.	The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
   Headache	A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.	A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
   Sore Throat	Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.	Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.
   Chest Discomfort	Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.	Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.