Christ the Savior ~ Holy Spirit Orthodox Church; V. Rev. Steven Kostoff, Rector - Preventing Spread of H1N1 and Regular Flu

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Preventing the Spread of H1N1 and Regular Flu

Simple Rules to Prevent Spread of H1N1 and Regular Flu (CDC)

Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.
Practice respiratory etiquette by covering
your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you
don¹t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not
into your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth; germs are
spread this way.
Know the signs and symptoms of the flu.
A fever is a temperature taken with a thermometer that is equal to or
greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius. Look for
possible signs of fever: if the person feels very warm, has a flushed
appearance, or is sweating or shivering.
Stay home if you have flu or flu-like illness
for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (100 degrees
Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills,
feel very warm, have a flushed appearance, or are sweating). This
should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any
medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen). Don't go to class
or work.
Talk with your health care providers about whether you should be vaccinated for seasonal flu.
Also if you are at higher risk for flu complications from 2009 H1N1
flu, you should consider getting the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes
available. People at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications
include pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions (such
as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes). For more information about
priority groups for vaccination, visit: www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/ac