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Influenza Information PDF Print E-mail

Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. The 2011-2012 flu vaccine will protect against the three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the season. This includes an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and an influenza B virus. (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 2011).

 

Every flu season brings new challenges to NHCAC. This year we will be conducting an inoculation Program for the municipalities we cover under public health. September 19, 2011 is the kick off date for the seasonal influenza vaccination for health center patients and any community members who wish to seek vaccination for the SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE ONLY. We plan to run these clinics through April 30, 2012 unless other wise indicated.

 

You can access the VIS’s straight from the CDC at www.cdc.gov. The cost for self pay patients remains the same as last year, Twenty Dollars ($20.00)/Flu vaccine, Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for the Preservative-free flu vaccine and Thirty Five Dollars ($35.00) for the High Dose flu vaccine (for adults 65 years of age and older). Pneumonia vaccine is also available.

 

Attached, please find the:

 

The schedule has been posted on the NJHDSS website and will be posted as well on the NHCAC web to enhance community access, education and advertisement. Human Resources will be working with us to ensure those employees who have not received the vaccination get the opportunity to accept the vaccination.



For more information on this program and/or other Health Center services, you may contact the Appointment Center at 201-210-0200

 

Thank you,

NHCAC-Public Health Department


Reference:


Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, CDC. (2011, July 14). Key Facts about Influenza (Flu) & Flu Vaccine. Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
 
New Free Immunization Adult Program PDF Print E-mail

HEPATITIS A & B VACCINES 

The Health Centers of West New York, Union City and Hackensack have been approved to receive free hepatitis A and B immunizations from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services-Vaccine Preventable Disease Program. These vaccines are available for adults 19 years of age and older, without insurance or underinsured for a minimum administrative fee of $7.00/per dose.  The goals of this program are to provide preventive immunization to populations at risk for disease, help build prophylaxis immunity against disease, and make the vaccines available to adults who otherwise could not afford the high cost of such vaccines.  Patient visiting our other health center locations can be referred by health care provider for appropriate immunizations to the participating sites. Please speak to our health care providers today, to see how you can benefit from receiving these vaccines.
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Free Vaccinations Available at Health Centers PDF Print E-mail

The available vaccinations are

HPV vaccine (Gardasil (9-26 y/o M&F) & Cervarix (10-25 y/o, F) to help protect against 2-6 strains of human papilloma virus and decrease risks of cervical cancer associated with the virus)

TDAP vaccine (Adacel (11-64 y/o)  & Boostrix (10-64 y/o)  to help protect against Tetanus, Diptheria-Toxoid &   Pertussis-also known as whooping cough).

Meningococcal vaccine (Menactra/Menveo (11-55 y/o) to help protect against diseases such as viral meningitis)

Pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax 23 to help protect against streptococcus pneumonia related infections that may cause pneumonia, bacteremia, meningitis, and ear infections) (2-Adults)

Prevnar 13 (to help protect against 6 additional strains of most common pneumococcal bacteria indicated for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age) (6 weeks to 9 y/o)

















For more information call 201-210-0200
 
Seasonal Flu Vaccine at the Health Centers PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 24 August 2009 13:54

Every flu season brings new challenges to NHCAC. This year we will be conducting a school-based  H1N1 Inoculation Program for all schools and licensed child-care facilities for the municipalities we cover under public health. September 16, 2009 is the kick off date for the seasonal influenza vaccination for health center patients and any community members who wish to seek vaccination for the SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE ONLY. We plan to run these clinics through April 30, 2010 unless other wise indicated.
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