The CDC and the S.D. County Health Department recommends vaccinations for dental health care providers. On April 15, 2009, the CDC declared an H1N1 pandemic. They are recommending vaccinations for people at high risk including those from birth to 24 yrs. old, from 24 yrs. to 65 with underlying medical conditions and pregnant women.

Once first medical responders and people caring for young children are vaccinated, health care officials are concerned about the transmission of H1N1 in the community. They are asking medical and dental personnel to get protected to avoid transmission when treating patients.

Go to the San Diego County Health Dept. website for locations for flu vaccines.