H1N1 Update

    Mon, 11/23/2009 - 09:57 — wbessette

    During the week of November 15-21, Madison College had one new H1N1 case (confirmed), and no new cases of flu like symptoms (unconfirmed).This brings Madison College's total H1N1 flu cases to 110 (38 confirmed and 72 unconfirmed).

    H1N1 VirusThe H1N1 vaccine supply is beginning to catch up with demand in Jefferson, Columbia, Dodge, and Sauk counties. Dane county's vaccine supply remains limited, however, the mass clinics at the Alliant Energy Center last week did not exhaust the vaccine on hand. This is an encouraging sign that the H1N1 vaccine could be available within the next 4-5 weeks.

    Here's a list of upcoming H1N1 clinics:
    Jefferson County Health Department Monday, November 23
    3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    1541 Annex Road
    Lower level clinic area
    *Jefferson County has now opened its H1N1 clinics to anyone needing the vaccine.

    Tuesday, November 24
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Palmyra United Methodist Church
    122 N. Fifth Street, Palmyra

    Tuesday, December 1
    Kuhl Corner Campus
    695 Industrial Dr., Lake Mills
    4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    Wednesday, December 9
    Trinity Lutheran Church
    346 Pine Street, Lake Mills
    9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    To learn more about symptoms and prevention, please visit our special H1N1 webpage.

    Questions?
    JCotillier[at] matcmadison [dot] edu " rel="nofollow">Joshua Cotillier
    Risk Management/Environmental Health and Safety Manager
    (608) 246-6291
     

    Last Modified: November 23, 2009