Community Flu Information
In(Flu)enza information for the community
Also on the Department of Health website:
Whether you get a flu shot or not...
Whether you got a flu shot or not, 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.
- Try to keep a distance of three feet away from others.
- Always cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough.
- Wash your hands frequently, especially after sneezing, coughing or blowing
your nose.
- Stay home if you are ill.
- Call your doctor on the phone if you can avoid going in to their office.
- 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.
Other ways to avoid catching the flu or other illnesses:
For up-to-date information
about influenza in general, check these pages from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta:
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Additional Information about the Flu and Flu Vaccine:
Please see the Influenza Link Warehouse for valuable information for parents,
schools, and the general public.
For any additional information or questions regarding the influenza immunization
program in Saint Louis County, please contact:
More Information:
Saint Louis County Department of Health is dedicated to
the health and wellness of all of its residents and thus will keep you updated
throughout the flu season of any new developments. |
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