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  • Harmons, Smith's, Walgreens Stores in SL County Start Giving H1N1 Vaccines

    Harmons, Smith's, Walgreens Stores in SL County Start Giving H1N1 Vaccines Video

    The Salt Lake Valley Health Department teamed up with three major pharmacy chains to help distribute the shots starting Thursday morning in order get more people in the first priority group vaccinated. Lines were smaller at Harmons, Walgreens and Smith's store locations than at the Health... more

  • 2 More Swine Flu-Related Deaths Reported in Utah

    2 More Swine Flu-Related Deaths Reported in Utah

    State health officials are reporting two swine flu-related deaths in the past week in Utah. The Utah Department of Health said Wednesday the deaths included two women between 50 and 64. That brings the number of deaths in Utah related to the H1N1 virus to 14 this year. The department also says there... more

  • SL Valley Health Books H1N1 Vaccine Reservations In Less Than 15 Minutes

    SL Valley Health Books H1N1 Vaccine Reservations In Less Than 15 Minutes Video

    You won't see long lines for the H1N1 vaccine anymore. Instead the Salt Lake Valley Health Department is booking thousands of Utahns calling to make an vaccination appointments. Within 14 minutes, 2,900 spots were scheduled. "It was very fast and one of the things that we heard over the past... more

  • Davis County Hands Out Appt. Tickets for H1N1 Vaccinations

    Davis County Hands Out Appt. Tickets for H1N1 Vaccinations Video

    Health workers at the Davis County Legacy Events Center in Farmington were busy handing out tickets to people for H1N1 vaccinations. Tickets were available for residents on a first come first serve basis. The tickets were for those to come in Tuesday for a vaccine shot. Health officials are using... more

  • Harmons, Smiths and Walgreens Giving H1N1 Shots in SL County - Locations, Info

    Harmons, Smiths and Walgreens Giving H1N1 Shots in SL County - Locations, Info

    In an effort to increase H1N1 vaccination access points to the public, the Salt Lake Valley Health Department (SLVHD) has partnered with three area retail pharmacy chains. Beginning this week, all Harmons Grocery, Smiths Food & Drug and Walgreens pharmacy locations in Salt Lake County will be... more

H1N1 Quiz

How much do you know about H1N1? Test your knowledge about the pandemic.

  • 1. WHO officials are advising against travel

    • A. True

    • B. False

  • 2. The elderly are more susceptible to swine flu.

    • A. True

    • B. False

  • 3. How long can a person infected with H1N1 infect others?

    • A. 1 day after experiencing symptoms

    • B. 2 days before experiencing symtoms to 2 to 3 days after

    • C. 1 day before experiencing symptons to 5 to 7 days after

    • D. 3 days before experiencing symptoms to 2 to 3 weeks after

  • 4. Alcohol-based cleansers are an effective way to sanitize your hands to prevent the spread of swine flu

    • A. True

    • B. False

  • 5. The swine flu virus is not killed by:

    • A. Tamiflu

    • B. Heat (167-212°F [75-100°C])

    • C. Chlorine

    • D. Hydrogen peroxide

    • E. Detergents

  • 6. You can be infected with H1N1 and not feel sick.

    • A. True

    • B. False

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