The recorded messages are available 24/7, and access to a live specialist will be available from 8am-8pm until Thursday, 10/22, then 8am-midnight from then on.
For information provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), log-on to www.cdc.gov or call 1 800 CDC-INFO 1 800 232-2636 or 1 888 232-6348 (TTY).
Fulton County Health and Wellness H1N1 Information line: (404) 730-6522
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Fulton County has received a very limited supply of nasal spray vaccine from the initial shipment, 5,300 doses. The state is expecting to receive 54,800 doses. Please use the following link to watch a message about the H1N1 Vaccine availability and general information about H1N1 Flu (Link)
Due to the limited amount, the Georgia Department of Community Health has advised local health districts to offer the nasal spray to healthy children ages 2-4 and their care givers. Children are one of the priority target groups to receive the H1N1 vaccine because they are more susceptible to contracting and spreading the virus. Children with compromised immune systems are not able to receive this vaccine; that group will have to wait until the injectable version arrives.
The nasal spray is not for everyone. This form of vaccine contains a “live” agent that could cause complications for pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.
Residents are asked to be sensitive to the need to protect our young ones and allow them the opportunity to be vaccinated against this virus.
It is anticipated that more vaccine will be delivered as it is manufactured. Public notifications will be made about availability. The status can be checked by calling 404.730.1211 or going to our website, www.fultoncountygahealth.org. Eventually, anyone who wants the protection provided by the vaccine will be able to get it.
Doses
- Children receiving the nasal spray vaccine will need a second vaccination one month after the initial dose.
Recommended Target Groups
Fulton County will follow the recommendations given by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The groups highly recommended to receive the novel H1N1 influenza vaccine as it is delivered include:
- Pregnant women
- Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
- Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
- All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
- Children from 6 months through 18 years of age
- Young adults 19 through 24 years of age
- Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions
Disease incidence is low for those 65 and older; therefore they are not a priority group to receive vaccine. This population should get seasonal flu vaccine, however.
Eventually, anyone who wants the protection provided by the vaccine will be able to get it. We all have to wait for delivery.
Points of Distribution
In Fulton, the vaccines will be available at eight health centers:
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North Fulton Regional Health Center
3155 Royal Drive, Suite 125
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(404) 332-1958
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Adamsville Health Center
3699 Bakers Ferry Rd., S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30331
(404) 699-4215
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Sandy Springs Health Center
330 Johnson Ferry Rd., N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
(404) 303-6162
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Center Hill Health Center
3201 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy, N.W., Ste 302
Atlanta, Georgia 30331
(404) 699-6370
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The Center for Health and Rehabilitation
265 Boulevard, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
(404) 730-5835
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Neighborhood Union Health Center
186 Sunset Ave., N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
(404) 612-4665
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Lakewood Health Center
1853 Jonesboro Rd., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30315
(404) 624-0626
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College Park Regional Health Center
1920 John Wesley Ave.
College Park, Georgia 30337
(404) 765-4155
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If demand dictates, PODs will be established at major arenas in the county - Phillips Arena, North Pointe Mall, Turner Field, Georgia International Convention Center and the Verizon Amphitheatre.
Several private providers have registered with the state to administer the vaccine. Check with your doctor regarding availability.
What to Expect
- Cost: According to the Georgia Department of Community Health, it is not permissible to charge patients a co-pay or out-of-pocket fees in public health clinics or mass vaccinations sites/clinics conducted by or on behalf of a public health entity. However, it is permissible to bill third-party payers/insurers in public health clinics or mass vaccinations sites/clinics conducted by or on behalf of a public health entity. Check with your provider regarding any fees.
- History: Residents will need to be able to provide a list of all known allergies, medical conditions and medications.
- Safety: To monitor for side effects, there will be a 20 minute observation period after the vaccine has been administered.
- Supply: A consistent supply of vaccine is expected to be delivered as manufacturing increasing. Supply status notifications will be made available to the media and will be posted on www.fultoncountygahealth.org
