H1N1 (Swine Flu) Links
H1N1 Thimerosal exemption has been extended to Sep 2010
The initial exemption to the California Mercury Free Vaccine Act (California Health and Safety Code Section 124172 subdivision (a)) for the H1N1 influenza vaccine that was scheduled to expire on November 30, 2009 has been extended by the California Health and Human Services Agency in consultation with Governor Schwarzenegger.
This exemption allows preservative-containing monovalent H1N1 influenza vaccine to be administered to children younger than 3 years old and pregnant women for the period of October 12, 2009 - September 30, 2010. The exemption was granted to ensure that pregnant women and young children, who are at high-risk for H1N1 flu complications, can receive protection from H1N1 flu vaccine when preservative-free vaccine is limited or unavailable. The exemption covers the H1N1 vaccine only.
Click here for an article about H1N1 Flu and Pregnancy
Click here for a list of clinics in Los Angeles County that have the vaccine
Memo stating that pregnant women are allowed to use the non preservative-free vaccine
e-mail we sent to our pregnant patients
L.A. Times article urging pregnant women to get the H1N1 vaccine
A Statement from major medical organizations urging pregnant women to be vaccinated
CDC H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Resources for Pregnant Women