IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT THE H1N1 (SWINE) INFLUENZA
Our Clinic is following CDC and Public Health guidelines in dealing with possible cases of Pandemic H1N1 Influenza this year. These guidelines are meant to insure that all patients needing medical care are able to get it, while minimizing the risk of spreading the disease. If you have fever, cough, muscle and/or head aches, especially if preceded or accompanied by diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, please assume that you have H1N1 Influenza and stay at home. If you must go out, wear a mask and wash your hands frequently. If you have questions or are at high risk of complications from the flu, please call the office at 503-538-9431. You should be seen by the doctor if you are having problems with severe shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion or severe irritability, dehydration, or if you got better, but fever and cough returned more severe. Otherwise bedrest, with plenty of fluids, Tylenol in appropriate dose, and staying home until your fever has been gone for at least 3 days is the treatment of choice.
We will be giving H1N1 Flu shots according to the CDC established priorities, as it becomes available.
- Pregnant women and Health Care Workers involved in day to day care of patients.
- All 6 month to 24 year olds, and contacts of infants less than 6 months old.
- 25-64 year olds with chronic medical conditions that put them at risk of complications.