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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Information
Protect yourself and others from H1N1 and seasonal flu by following the following recommendations:
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Wash your hands often with soap and water. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
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Use appropriate cough etiquette: Cough into your sleeve. If you cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, throw the tissue in the trash after you use it and wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
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Try to avoid close contact with sick people. (6 feet is considered close contact)
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
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Eat healthy foods, get enough rest and exercise regularly.
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Use the disposable wipes available at grocery/retail stores to wipe handles of shopping carts.
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If you get sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
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Call your health care provider and inform him/her of symptoms prior to visiting health care provider’s office, so arrangements can be made to limit the spread of infection.
Information Via Telephone:
Toll free Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Hotline # for the H1N1 Flu Virus (Swine Flu) - 1-877-ASK-VDH3 (275-8343).
For 24/7 assistance, call the CDC Hotline at 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).
City of Chesapeake, Virginia