What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
· Get vaccinated. Vaccination is the best protection we have against flu. 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine will become available later this year.
· Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
· Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
o Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
o Irrigate your nose each evening with a sterile saline rinse.
o Take a shower and wash your hair twice each day to limit your contact with infectious virus.
o Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
o Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread that way.
o Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
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· Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
· Find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety.
· Stay informed.
Visit www.GoToDartmouthMed.com and click on the
‘Flu Information’ link on the home page. This link is updated daily by the CDC and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
· Call 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1600 Clifton RdAtlanta, GA 30333
800-CDC-INFO(800-232-4636)TTY: (888) 232-634824 Hours/Every Day
cdcinfo@cdc.gov
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