General Information About 2009 H1N1 Vaccines

This season, 2009 H1N1 vaccines are being made to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (sometimes called “swine flu”). There are two kinds of 2009 H1N1 vaccines being produced: a 2009 H1N1 "flu shot" that is given with a needle, usually in the arm; and the 2009 H1N1 nasal spray flu vaccine given via a nasal sprayer. The same manufacturers who produce seasonal flu vaccines are producing 2009 H1N1 vaccines for use in the United States and the vaccines are being made in the same way that the seasonal vaccines are made. Learn More…

Vaccine Fact Sheets

Explains the benefits and risks of the vaccines, as well as who should get vaccinated.

• Key Facts about H1N1 Vaccines Oct 7
• The H1N1 Inactivated Vaccine (the shot) Oct 2
• The H1N1 Live Attenuated Intranasal Vaccine (the nasal spray) Oct 2

Questions and Answers about 2009 H1N1 Vaccines

• General Q&As Aug 3
• 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Q&As for Businesses Oct 16
• Q&As about the H1N1 Live Attenuated Intranasal Vaccine (the nasal spray) Oct 7
• Q&A Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Supply Nov 4
• Q&As: 2009 H1N1 and Pneumococcal Disease in the News Nov 17

Information for Specific Groups

• People at High Risk of Developing Flu-Related Complications Nov 9
• Pregnant Women: Information for General Public Oct 2
• Pregnant Women: Information for Providers Oct 2
• Seniors Sept 30

Supply and Distribution

• 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Supply Status Oct 16

Vaccine Safety and Monitoring

• Specific information on vaccine safety topics

Social Media for 2009 H1N1 Vaccination

• Podcast on Who Should Get the 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Sept 3
• Video: Ask Dr. Anne Nov 19
  (9 minute video of CDC expert Dr. Schuchat talking about the H1N1 vaccine)
• Blog: Focus on Flu with Anthony Fiore, MD, MPH (WebMD)