H1N1 Flu Newsroom

Welcome to the Contra Costa Health Services H1N1 flu newsroom. You may also view all current and archived press releases issued by CCHS.

Broadcast-quality video clips available upon request. Contact Kate Fowlie, Communications Officer, at 925-313-6268.

Unpacking the Vaccine	First arrival of the vaccine. Box is unpacked, showing cooling packs and boxes of intranasal vaccine.
Vaccine Contents	Boxes of the intranasal form of the vaccine are shown, including contents.
Keeping the Vaccine Cool	Close-ups of the refrigeration system.
Repacking the Vaccine for Distribution	Vaccine is removed from refrigeration and repacked for use in clinics.

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	H1N1 Flu Vaccine Description: Contra Costa Health Services received its first shipment of H1N1 flu vaccine on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
	H1N1 Flu Vaccine Description: Contra Costa Health Services received its first shipment of H1N1 flu vaccine on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
	H1N1 Flu Vaccine Shipment Description: Contra Costa Health Services Senior Disease Intervention Technician Sergio Martin unpacks a shipment of H1N1 flu vaccine on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
	H1N1 Flu Vaccine Storage Description: Contra Costa Health Services Senior Disease Intervention Technician Sergio Martin moves a shipment of H1N1 flu vaccine into a refrigeration unit on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.