www.co.hunterdon.nj.us | County Health Department | Division of Public Health Nursing & Education | Flu and Pneumonia Prevention |
last update: December 09, 2009 Hunterdon County Department of Health |
H1N1 (SWINE) FLU |
SEASONAL FLU |
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This kind of flu is also known as H1N1. This is the flu that is causing the pandemic. "Swine flu" evolved from a flu virus in pigs. Swine flu appears to be most threatening to pregnant women, young children, young adults, and adults with underlying chronic health conditions. Studies indicate that the risk of serious illness from swine flu in persons age 65 and older is less then the risk for younger aged groups. It's important to understand that getting a seasonal flu vaccination won't protect you against the swine flu. You need a separate swine flu shot for that protection. Swine flu vaccine will be offered later in October and after. See additional seasonal flu information to the right.
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This is the "regular" flu that we're all used to, the one that circulates every winter. The yearly flu shot you get is designed to protect you against this “seasonal flu.” This kind of flu poses the greatest health threat to ages 65 and over, pregnant women, and also the very young, and middle-aged people with special chronic health conditions. A large majority of people go to their personal physician for their seasonal flu shot. It's very important to understand that the seasonal flu shot you get won't protect you against the swine flu. You'll need a separate swine flu vaccine for that. Swine flu vaccines will be offered later in October and after. See additional swine flu information to your left.
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Got questions regarding H1N1 Influenza or the Vaccine? 
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