H1N1 Vaccination in Columbus

Priority Groups for Community Vaccination Clinics 

While vaccine is limited, Columbus Public Health is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defined priority groups.   The groups current being vaccinated at CPH and FCBH community clinics are listed at www.ColumbusPandemicFlu.org.

Community Clinic Information

For upcoming H1N1 vaccination clinic information in Columbus and Franklin County, the public is being referred to:

•  www.ColumbusPandemicFlu.org
• 2-1-1 or 221-2255

Vaccine Information for Providers

At this time, public health does not know when vaccine will arrive for healthcare providers who have registered. It is expected to arrive at any time. While assisting you is important to us, we are unable to answer calls about arrival of vaccine at this time.  Information about available kinds of flu vaccine is at http://www.immunize.org/influenza/

Clinical Guideline Updates 

Columbus Public Health and Franklin County Board of Health are posting updates to the clinical guidelines for novel H1N1 influenza. Please check back frequently for changes at http://www.cdrsinfo/H1N1flu.html

Thank you for continuing to work with us to keep the public safe and healthy. 

Resources and Links  

• www.ColumbusPandemicFlu.org
• Flu prevention tools
• Ohio Department of Health Information for healthcare
• CDC's 10 Steps for Planning and Response - CDC: 10 Steps You Can Take: Actions for Novel H1N1 Influenza Planning and Response for Medical Offices and Outpatient Facilities
• Local Healthcare Provider Only Flu Hotline: (614) 355-0461
• Updated guidelines & forms at Communicable Disease Reporting System
• H1N1 Informational Presentation to Physicians - 10.15.09