What should you know about H1N1 Flu?
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H1N1 Flu is a respiratory disease caused by type A influenza viruses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that the new H1N1 Flu cases are caused by an influenza strain called H1N1, which appears to be easily transmitted from person to person. The most common method of transmission is airborne, and it is also possible to become infected by touching a surface with the virus on it and then touching one's mouth or nose. The CDC is advising people to wash their hands frequently, and also to avoid surfaces that might be contaminated.
How can you protect yourself and your family?
There are everyday steps to help protect your health:
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash immediately after wash handsusing.
Wash your hands frequently using soap and warm water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners or sanitizers are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Avoid close contact with people who are ill.
If you do get sick with influenza, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Where can I get more information?
If you are interested in getting immunized by the County Health Department, here is some information that might be useful:
Daytona Beach - 1845 Holsonback Dr. Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-0569 - M, TU, W, F 8:00 – 10:30 and 1:00 – 3:30, TH 9:00 – 10:30 and 1:00 - 3:30
DeLand - 909 N. Stone Ave. DeLand, FL 32720
(386) 822-6215 M – F 8:00 – 10:30 and 1:00 – 3:30
Deltona - 3151 Howland Blvd.Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-7507 M – F 8:00 – 10:30 and 1:00 – 3:30
New Smyrna Beach - 717 West Canal St. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 424-2065 M – F 8:00 – 10:30 and 1:00 – 3:30
Bunnell - 301 South Lemon St. Bunnell, FL 32110
Phone: (386) 437-7350 Weekly afternoon clinics, by appointment only
Please contact the County Health Department in your area for additional times and eligibility.
Presently, turnout for the clinics being offered by Volusia and Flagler counties is low. All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend a clinic and be vaccinated. Please share this information with students and other interested parties.
For more information about immunizations in Volusia County, contact the Volusia County Health Department: www.volusiahealth.com
For more information about immunizations in Flagler County, contact the Flagler County Health Department: http://health.flaglercounty.org/index
Campus Safety also has some very helpful information about this subject on its Web page.
Florida Department of Health www.myflusafety.com or www.doh.state.fl.us
The following hotline toll free number was given to call for information: 1-877-352-3581 (FLA-FLU1). It provides information about preventing the flu, signs and symptoms of flu and where to get information on flu including Web sites, flu treatment and recommendations as well as and information about schools and the flu.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/swineu/
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: http://www.hhs.gov/
World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineu/en/index.html
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