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Flu Updates for Seasonal Flu and Swine Flu 2010 and Flu Clinic Vaccination Registration Form

Call 911 right away if you have flu symptoms and any of the following

Difficulty breathing or very abnormal breathing (rapid, slow, with retractions, with grunting)

Bluish lips, fingertips of skin

Steady and/or severe chest pain

Fever that improves while not on fever medicine, then comes back

Very abnormal heart rate that persists over time

Dramatic decrease in urine output

Extreme tiredness or inability to be roused fully awake

Click here for Alamar Healthcare, Inc. Influenza Flu Vaccination Registration Form

Seasonal Flu + Swine Flu One-shot Vaccinations Are In: Make Your Pop-in Appointment Now.

It’s seasonal flu vaccination time once again, but this year the Centers for

Disease Control (CDC) and researchers are advising doctors to inoculate

patients for typical, Seasonal influenza in September. It takes time

for Seasonal Flu vaccine to absorb into the system for optimum protection,

so the earlier high-risk patients get vaccinated, the better.

Call to get onto our flu shot appointment list.

Current Patients: Your insurance eligibility will be verified at the time of your vaccination appointment to assure you proper coverage of claims.

New Patients Who Are Enrolled in traditional Part B Medicare (but not HMO): you will be asked to fill out a traditional Medicare Insurance claim information form and we will bill Medicare for you. If we are notified by Medicare that the flu shot is not an eligible benefit for you, we will bill you directly.

New Patients Who Do Not Have traditional Part B Medicare Insurance: Alamar Healthcare, Inc. will collect $35.00 from you by cash, check, or credit card at the time of the flu vaccination. You will be handed a receipt to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement to you. We do not accept any HMOs.

All Patients: Annual deductibles and co-payments may apply. Our practice accepts most PPO Plans, Traditional Medicare, and Medicare Advantage Plans. Most credit cards accepted.

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Here is information provided us regarding Swine Flu symptoms and medical attention guidelines.

What to do if you are sick or think you may be infected with the flu

Whether you have regular Seasonal Flu or the H1N1 swine flu, how to take care of the flu is the same. On this page are some of the most important steps for taking care of yourself and protecting others. For more detailed guidance see the following documents:

When should I see a health care provider?

Most H1N1 swine flu cases have had mild disease similar to regular seasonal flu. People who are mildly sick do not need to see a doctor or get tested. If you have any questions or doubts, call our office to ask whether you should be seen. Testing is limited and is being prioritized for hospitalized individuals with specific symptoms. Please your doctor's office before going, so that we can make special arrangements for your arrival.

In general, the flu is worse than the common cold. Colds are usually milder than the flu.

Symptom	Flu	Cold
Fever	Usually 102 degrees F, but can go up to 104 degrees F and usually lasts 3 to 4 days.	Rare in adults and older children, but can be as high as 102 degrees F in infants and small children.
Headache	Sudden onset and can be severe	Rare
Muscle Aches	Usually, and often severe	None or mild
Tiredness and Weakness	Can last 2 or more weeks	Mild
Extreme Exhaustion	Sudden onset and can be severe	Never
Runny Nose	Sometimes	Often
Sneezing	Sometimes	Often
Sore Throat	Sometimes	Often
Cough	Usually, and can become severe	Mild to moderate

How is the flu spread?

Flu spreads through tiny or invisible wet drops produced when a sick person coughs, sneezes, or talks. These drops can travel short distances. A person without the flu can be infected by breathing in these wet drops or by touching something that was recently contaminated and then touching their mouth, nose or eyes. Someone who has the flu can infect others 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 days after they become sick. However, people are most contagious during the first 3 days of illness.

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58 West Loop Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010