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Parents, students and staff,
Thank you for visiting the Timbercrest Health Room Website.
As with every year, Influenza prevention is a big focus of ours and
H1N1 is no different. Here are some things you and your child can do to
prevent the flu:
1. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also work.
2. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or
shoulder, not into your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
as germs are spread this way.
3. Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. Look for
possible signs of fever, such as if a person feels very warm, has a
flushed appearance, or is sweating or shivering. Other symptoms may
include cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
Sometimes people also have diarrhea and vomiting.
4. Get vaccinated for both seasonal and H1N1 flu. H1N1
vaccine will be available to all, but people 6 months through 24 years
of age will be a priority. Some people are at higher risk for
complications from the H1N1 flu and it is especially important that
they get the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available:
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o People at higher risk for H1N1 complications include pregnant women
and people of any age with medical conditions such as asthma, heart
disease, or diabetes.
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o Children under five years, particularly those under two years,
are also at high risk from H1N1 flu because they are more likely to
become very sick and need hospital care. |
