Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2010. Illinois H1N1 CumulativeVaccine Allocation*(As of January 22, 2010) Allocated 4,465,500 Ordered 3,553,300 Shipped 3,538,920 * The above table represents H1N1 vaccine allocation for the 10 million people in Illinois who live outside the city of Chicago. Chicago receives an H1N1 vaccine allotment for its3 million residents[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2010. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of January 10-16, 2010, all key indicators, except for one, declined compared to the previous week. Below is[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2010. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of January 3-9, 2010, all key indicators declined compared to the previous week. Below is a summary of[Read More…]

Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2010 Illinois H1N1 CumulativeVaccine Allocation*(As of January 13, 2010) Allocated 4,365,800 Ordered 3,544,300 Shipped 3,536,720 * The above table represents H1N1 vaccine allocation for the 10 million people in Illinois who live outside the city of Chicago. Chicago receives an H1N1 vaccine allotment for its3 million residents[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2010 — The H1N1 (swine) flu virus is still prevalent across the nation and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to get vaccinated against the virus, now that the vaccine is widely available. National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is January 10-16, serves as an opportunity for people to[Read More…]

CHICAGO, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2010.  Recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold today was joined by U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) and other public health officials to encourage Illinois residents to get their H1N1 vaccination. “The H1N1 flu continues to circulate throughout[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2010. Since the first United States cases were identified in April of last year, our Nation has witnessed the worldwide spread of the H1N1 influenza virus. To date, tens of millions of Americans have contracted this virus. While the vast majority of those affected have recovered without[Read More…]

Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2010. Illinois H1N1 CumulativeVaccine Allocation*(As of January 6, 2010) Allocated 4,229,000 Ordered 3,514,000 Shipped 3,502,720 * The above table represents H1N1 vaccine allocation for the 10 million people in Illinois who live outside the city of Chicago. Chicago receives an H1N1 vaccine allotment for its3 million residents[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2010. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of December 27, 2009-January 2, 2010, most key indicators declined compared to the previous week. Below is a[Read More…]

The Park Forest Health Department is located in the basement of Village Hall. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Health Department located in the lower level of Village Hall (350 Victory Drive) now has a limited supply of H1N1 vaccines available.  H1N1 vaccines will be given by[Read More…]