"Young people are still among the high-risk groups to experience H1N1 complications and text messaging is an ideal way to reach them," said CDPH's Director Dr. Mark Horton. "In addition to reaching young people, the easy-to-use text messaging technology provides a very convenient way for all busy Californians to find their local flu vaccination site and stay healthy during the flu season."
In addition to mobile devices, the same functionality is available on a Facebook application, Twitter and Web widgets, allowing flu information to be easily shared. CDPH is promoting the campaign through outdoor advertising, public service announcements and social media.
In addition to getting vaccinated, CDPH urges everyone to prevent the spread of the flu by:
Staying home if you are sick
Washing your hands often. Carry hand sanitizer with you and use it when you can't wash your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
Covering your coughs and sneezes with your sleeve or a tissue.
H1N1 flu is still widespread throughout parts of the state. To date, 8,308 people have been hospitalized with H1N1 and 470 have died in California.
FRESNO COUNTY CLINICS:
Wednesday
January 13, 2010
Orange Cove Senior Center
699 6th St., Orange Cove
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday
January 13, 2010
Reedley Senior Center
100 N. East Ave, Reedley
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday
January 14, 2010
Selma Senior Center
2301 Selma St, Selma
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
MERCED COUNTY:
Merced County Public Health Building
260 E 15th Street
Merced, CA
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Gustine Al Goman Center
745 Linden Ave
Gustine, CA
Thursday, January 14, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
