H1N1 (Swine) Flu Update - August 30, 2010

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Since October 2009, the Department of Health has provided more than 30,000 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine.

This year's seasonal flu vaccine will protect against H1N1 (swine) flu, as well as several other strains of seasonal flu. Starting October 4, the Department of Health will administer free seasonal flu vaccinations to County residents at the Parole and Glen Burnie health centers during weekly walk-in clinics. Check this website for more clinic information in September.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Hand Washing For Flu Prevention
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw the tissue in the trash immediately after you use it. You can also cough or sneeze into your sleeve, but never into your hands. View Cover Your Cough [Requires Real Player] and Why Don't We Do It In Our Sleeves? [Requires Windows Media Player] .
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
• Except to seek medical care, stay home if you get sick for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (without use of fever-reducing medication). Stay at Home Toolkit for Influenza
• Be prepared if there is illness in the family, at work or at school. Have a plan in case of a disease outbreak. Plan for Individuals and Families and Workplace Plan

Questions?
Contact Us or call the Flu Information Line, 410-222-7343. The Web site and phone line do not provide personal medical advice or diagnoses. For medical consultation, contact your health care provider.