Public Health Alerts

In light of the voluntary recall announced by McNeil Pharmaceuticals on Thursday, January 21, 2010, officials at Springfield Clinic have taken measures to prevent the distribution of any Tylenol products matching the affected lot numbers. Springfield Clinic advises patients to utilize this link to verify the lot numbers of any Tylenol products they may have on hand. More information about the recall is available at Tylenol.com.

The recent recall of the H1N1 vaccine from Sanofi does not affect Springfield Clinic. We have not received any of these lot numbers. 12/16/09

Springfield Clinic is now receiving H1N1 vaccine from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
The Illinois Department of Public Health notified providers that it is now expanding H1N1 influenza vaccine eligibility to the general public beginning December 15. In addition, on or before December 21, IDPH will begin to make H1N1 vaccine available to retail pharmacies to assist with the H1N1 vaccination effort.

Please contact your primary care provider to schedule an appointment.

When received, the vaccine will be administered to our patients and Springfield Clinic healthcare workers in accordance with the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control (CDC):
1) pregnant women
2) parents and caregivers of children less than 6 months old
3) healthcare workers
4) all persons age 6 months through 24 years
5) all persons age 25 through 64 years of age who have health conditions associated with higher risk of complications for influenza
6) all persons age 65 and older.

Springfield Clinic asks you to remember that the best medicine is prevention

Good health habits, like covering your cough and washing your hands frequently can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses, like the flu. Avoid close contact with people who are sick and keep your distance from others when you are sick. If possible, stay at home. Practice good hygiene habits – cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, wash your hands frequently and keep hand sanitizer with you for times when you can’t wash your hands. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

For more information on H1N1 and seasonal influenza, you can access the Illinois Department of Public Health website at http://www.idph.state.il.us/h1n1_flu/index.htm.