H1N1 Update

As an H1N1 Community Vaccine Partner, Lakeside has placed orders for the H1N1 vaccine through the Florida Department of Health. However, the exact delivery date of the vaccine is still uncertain. We are anxiously anticipating a delivery date in early November. Once we get a confirmed delivery date, we will start scheduling the administration of the vaccine with our clients.

If your employees fall under Priority Groups 1 or 2 and you wish to offer this vaccine to your employees, please contact Lakeside now by calling Arlene Guzik at (727) 532-7644.

As a reminder, the H1N1 Vaccine Initiative targets populations in three Priority Groups:

Priority Group 1
• Pregnant women
• Infants and children ages 6months-24years
• Healthcare workers
• Adults ages 25-64 with chronic medical conditions

Priority Group 2
• EMS/Fire/Law Enforcement/Public Safety Officers
• Government Officials
• Critical infrastructure workers; such as utilities workers (power, water, waste, etc.)
• Media workers

Priority Group 3
• General public

You can provide Lakeside with the anticipated number of employees you expect will receive the vaccine, and we will place your company on the list for vaccine administration.

We will continue to keep you updated on H1N1 news. We continue to see isolated cases of H1N1 Influenza in the Tampa Bay community. The good news it that it has not been seen to affect large masses of people as originally expected.

As we approach the typical flu season, efforts to maintain a healthy workplace become even more important. Encourage workers to obtain early evaluation and treatment of symptoms in the event of suspected exposure. And always encourage the healthy habits of frequent hand washing and good hygiene practices in your workplace.