Welcome to UW Health's flu resources section.

This portion of our Web site will be updated frequently with the latest information about influenza, including the seasonal flu and H1N1 viruses, including materials about prevention, symptoms and getting the flu vaccine.

2/8/2010: Flu Vaccine Status

Limited Seasonal Flu Vaccine

We currently have H1N1 vaccine available for all patients of any age, with or without underlying health conditions.

However, we have very limited quantities of seasonal flu vaccine available at some locations. If you wish to obtain seasonal vaccine, please contact your clinic regarding availability.

If you have flu-like symptoms and have a clinic appointment, please call your clinic before coming to your visit (please refer to our Locations and Maps listing for phone numbers).

Vaccine Recall Update

On Dec. 23, 2009, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that 13 lots of H1N1 nasal mist vaccine made by Medimmune were being voluntarily recalled because the potency of the vaccine may not be adequate for future administration.

UW Health received 200 doses from the recalled lots of this vaccine formulation. We are currently gathering all unadministered doses to return to the manufacturer. Per the CDC, doses administered prior to Dec. 23 were fully potent when administered, and patients who may have received them do not need to be contacted or revaccinated.

On Dec. 15, 2009, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that about 800,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine made by Sanofi Pasteur were being voluntarily recalled because the antigen content was below specified limits.

UW Health did NOT receive any doses from the recalled lots of this vaccine formulation. None of the doses we received were impacted by this recall.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Please call our flu hotline at (608) 265-7757 or toll-free at (888) 896-8773 for updates, or check back on this flu Web site (www.uwhealth.org/flu). Thank you.

Flu Resources

Whether it's seasonal influenza or the H1N1 virus, flu vaccine is your best protection. In addition to calling your primary care provider for a seasonal flu vaccine appointment, you may also check with your HMO or health insurance carrier, your employer, or your local public health department to find out how you or a family member can get a flu vaccine.

• Know The Difference: Colds, Flu and H1N1 (pdf)

Video

Watch UW Health infectious diseases expert Nasia Safdar, MD, on Wisconsin Public Television:

 Here & Now: Preparing for H1N1

Listen to James Conway, MD, talk to ABCNews.com about the seasonal flu:

 Should Everyone Get Flu Vaccine?

 How Flu Vaccines Work and Side Effects

 When to Get Flu Vaccine and How Long It Lasts

 Does It Matter If I Get the Flu Shot or Nasal Spray Vaccine?

Local Flu Information and School Immunization Clinics

Please visit the Madison and Dane County Public Health Web site for the latest local H1N1 flu information, including parent resources for children in Pre-K Child Care Programs and Madison and Dane County school vaccination clinic schedules for K-12 Schools.

Also, the Department of Health and Family Services Web site maintains a list of local health departments throughout Wisconsin and encourages people to contact local officials with questions and concerns.