Department of Health
Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, Commissioner
Message from the Commissioner
Residents and visitors of Tennessee:
H1N1 flu vaccine is plentiful in Tennessee and widely available through local health departments at no charge to patients.
Children of all ages have a high risk of contracting influenza, especially those under the age of two. Getting the flu can mean children missing school and activities, and sometimes results in hospitalization or, sadly, even death. According to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all children between the ages of six months and nine years need two doses of H1N1 vaccine in order to have full immunity against the virus.
I urge parents not to put off getting their child’s second dose of H1N1 flu vaccine. H1N1 flu activity could continue for months, and this is also the time of year when the seasonal flu viruse appears. It’s not too late to get these important vaccinations to be sure your child is protected throughout the flu season.
Vaccination is the best defense to protect against the flu. Wash your hands, cover your cough, stay home if you are sick with flu-like symptoms and get vaccinated.
Sincerely,
Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN
Commissioner
Tennessee Department of Health
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