Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness

PLEASE NOTE: County government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th, 2013 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.


PLEASE NOTE: The health department’s main offices are now located in Berkeley. Click here for details.

 

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Flu Virus 1918 Influenza (Flu) Information 2012 - 2013

It's Time to Get Your Seasonal Flu Vaccination!

 

Where to Get the Flu Vaccine

Saint Louis County residents are urged to get a seasonal flu vaccination every year. Please contact one of the agencies below for additional information:


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    • Maxim Health Systems
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    • MediNurse
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    • Passport Health
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    • St Luke’s Flu Hotline
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    • Take Care Health Systems
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    • Visiting Nurses Association
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    • Saint Louis County Health Centers
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    • Nursing Specialties, Inc.

    Avoiding the Flu

    Whether or not you get a seasonal flu shot, here are some simple things YOU can do to keep from catching or spreading a “bug” - whether it’s a “flu bug” or the common cold:


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    • Keep a distance of three (3) feet between you and other people.
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    • Cover your mouth every time you sneeze or cough.
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    • Wash your hands frequently, especially after sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose.
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    • Stay home if you are sick.
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    • Call your doctor on the phone to avoid an in-person office visit.
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    • Check with your physician about getting the pneumococcal vaccination. It protects you from many types of pneumonia – one of the most common and fatal complications of the flu, especially for older adults.

    Educational Links

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    • "Cover Your Cough - Stop the Spread of Germs that Make You and Others Sick"
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    • Faces of Influenza
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    • Faces of Influenza DVD (Windows Media format, 3.8MB)

    Additional Information

    For up-to-date information about vaccinations and the seasonal flu in general, visit these national and state resources:


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    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Seasonal Flu Home Page
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    • CDC: Influenza (the Flu): Questions and Answers
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    • CDC: Flu Information for Healthcare Professionals
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    • CDC: KEY FACTS about the Flu
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    • Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)
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    • Missouri Legislation Regarding Vaccinations for Pregnant Women and Children Under Three

    Local Public Health Agencies

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    • City of St. Louis Department of Health
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    • Franklin County Health Department
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    • Jefferson County Health Department
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    • St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment

    Your Saint Louis County Health Department is dedicated to the health and wellness of all its residents and thus will keep you updated throughout the flu season of any new developments.

    Updated 10/17/12