Health News and Updates

NH has had it's first confirmed cases of influenza for the 2011-2012 season.

At this time the NH Public Health Dept. is reporting that these viruses are well matched to the viruses in the 2011-2012 vaccine. In addition, the samples tested remain susceptible to the antiviral drugs available.

In addition to receiving the flu vaccine, the following strategies continue to be effective in minimizing the spread of illness.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you are sick with flu–like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
• While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.

Flu shots are still available at the Center for Health and Wellness. Please call 358-2450 to schedule your vaccination if you have not already done so.

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