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New Information

H1N1 Swine Flu Update

August 25, 2010

Important information regarding Sanofi Pasteur's Influenza a (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine in Multidose Vials

All lots of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine in multidose vials distributed by sanofi pasteur in the U.S. will have a shorter expiration period than indicated on the label.

These vaccines must not be used after September 15, 2010 regardless of the expiration date imprinted on the package.

Letter to Providers

Fact Sheet

Precautions

The State Surgeon General provided these recommendations:

People with respiratory illness should stay home from work or school to avoid spreading infections, including influenza, to others in the community.

• Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Wash hands frequently to lessen the spread of respiratory illness.
• Cover your cough and sneeze.
• People with respiratory illness should stay home from work or school to avoid spreading infections, including influenza, to others in the community.

People experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting, should contact their physician.

If you think you have influenza, please call your health care provider and discuss whether you need to be seen in their office, emergency department or stay home.