H1N1 & Seasonal Flu

H1N1 & Seasonal Flu News and Information

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Special Section Compiled by the Tyngsborough Board of Health

The health of the Tyngsborough community is a top priority for the Board of Health. We are committed to providing up to date information on H1N1 Influenza from Mass Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control. We need your help to spread the word about how to stay healthy. Please refer to this section of the site for any developments.

Latest Developments:

Townwide Combo H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Clinic Set for 1/14/10

The Tyngsborough Board of Health will hold an H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Clinic on Thursday January 14 From 2p to 6p or until the vaccine runs out in the Community Room at 25 Bryant Lane More info [click here]

What Is H1N1?

H1N1 flu (or swine flu) is a new strain of flu virus causing illness in people. In April 2009 this specific type of H1N1 flu was first reported in the United States. H1N1 flu has now been found in many other areas of the world. Symptoms are similar to seasonal flu and include sudden fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, chills, and general weakness (What is H1N1 Flu?)

Things You Can Do to Stay Healthy and Fight H1N1 Influenza

  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle through rest, diet, exercise, and relaxation.
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner if soap and water are not available. Be sure to wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
  • Avoid touching your nose, mouth, and eyes. Germs spread this way.
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough and sneeze into your elbow. Dispose of tissues in no-touch trash receptacles.
  • Keep frequently touched common surfaces clean, such as telephones, computer keyboards, doorknobs, etc.
  • Do not use other workers’ phones, desks, offices, or other work tools and equipment. If you need to use a co-worker’s phone, desks, or other equipment, clean it first.
  • Don’t spread the flu! If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home.
  • Symptoms of flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or chills and cough or sore throat. In addition, symptoms of flu can include runny nose, body aches, headache, tiredness, diarrhea, or vomiting. CDC recommends that sick workers stay home if they are sick with flu-like illness until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever without the use of fever-reducing medicines.
  • Get vaccinated against seasonal flu when vaccine is available in your area. If you are at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications you should receive the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine when it becomes available. People at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications include pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes). For more information about priority groups for vaccination, visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/acip.htm

General Info on H1N1 Flu from the Center for Disease Control

Vaccination Info from the Center for Disease Control

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