For the Public

About H1N1 Flu Vaccine

• Flu Shot -- Vaccine Information Statement for the Inactivated 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine [English] [Español pdf 122k] [Chinese pdf 138k]
  
  
• Nasal Spray -- Vaccine Information Statement for the H1N1 Live, Intranasal 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine [English] [Español pdf 78k] [Chinese pdf 140k]

About the Pneumococcal Vaccine

You've heard about seasonal flu vaccine and H1N1 flu vaccine, but did you know you may also need the pneumococcal shot? Find out if you are in an age or risk group recommended to get this vaccine to prevent serious bacterial illness that sometimes occurs in those already ill with influenza.

• Age and Risk Groups
• Pneumococcal Vaccination Information

Tips on Flu Prevention and Care

• Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents [pdf 370k]
  
  
• Questions and Answers About H1N1 in NJ [pdf 297k]
  
  
• Uh Oh I Feel Sick [pdf 810k]
  
  
• Things To Do To Prevent The Flu
  [in English pdf 1.3m, en Español 1.5m]
  
  
• Caring for Yourself with Flu [pdf 784k]
  
  
• Prevent the Spread of Colds and Flu [pdf 740k]
  
  
• Hand Washing to Prevent Cold and Flu
  
  
• NJDHSS Influenza Page
  
  
• Pandemic Flu Awareness Program
  
  
• Flu Basics - What You Need To Know To Stay Healthy During Flu Season [pdf 167k]
   
  
• Pandemic Flu Personal Emergency Plan [English pdf 158k][Español pdf 204k]
   
• Caring for the Flu at Home: A Self-Help Guide [English pdf 939k] [Español pdf 1mb]
   
• Use of Facemasks and Respirators in the Community [English pdf 27k] [Español pdf 136k]
   
• Isolation and Quarantine Fact Sheet [English pdf 111k] [Español pdf 136k]
  

Educational Materials in Multiple Languages

The Missouri Hospital Association has created healthtranslations.com, a web site that offers health fact sheets, brochures and other publications on a wide range of health topics including H1N1 influenza, seasonal influenza and preventing communicable diseases.

You may search by topic and by language. Languages represented include Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese.