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H1N1 Vaccine is Still Available!
It is
not too late to be vaccinated against the H1N1 virus.
All influenza viruses, including H1N1, come in waves.
There are a high number of cases in the fall, a low number of
cases in the winter, and then the number of cases spikes again the
following spring. It is
important to be vaccinated before the number of persons infected
begins to increase.
Sometimes, the influenza virus is worse in the spring than it was in
the previous fall.
The Noble County Health Department
is strongly encouraging everyone to get vaccinated now.
The Health Department is offering H1N1 vaccination clinics
daily. Walk-in clinics
are offered on:
- Mondays from
8am-12pm and 1-6pm
- Tuesday-Fridays from
8am-12pm and
1-4pm
Also if you have a child 9 or
younger, it is important that they receive 2 doses of the H1N1
approximately 4 weeks apart to ensure their protection.
ADDITIONAL
H1N1 VACCINATION CLINICS IN OUR AREA:
- Friday, January 22nd
2:30 – 5:30 pm @ Caldwell Food
Center
- Monday, January 25th
2:30 – 5:30 pm @
Caldwell Save-A-Lot
- Saturday, February 20th 10 am – 1 pm @
Worl Thompson Motors
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the
health department at 732-4958 or email to
info@noblecohd.org
About the Flu
Flu refers to illnesses
caused by a number of different influenza viruses. Flu can cause a
range of symptoms and effects, from mild to lethal. Two strains of
flu, seasonal flu and the H1N1 (Swine) flu, are currently
circulating in the United States.
Most healthy people recover from the flu without problems, but
certain people are at high risk for serious complications.
Symptoms
Flu symptoms include fever, coughing, sore throat, runny or stuffy
nose, headaches, body aches, chills and fatigue.
In H1N1 (Swine) flu infection, vomiting
and diarrhea may also occur.
Prevention
Get Vaccinated.
Vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu. You
need two vaccines to be fully protected this year. The seasonal flu
vaccine is different from the H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine. The CDC is
encouraging people to get both vaccinations. Get the seasonal
vaccination as soon as possible and get the H1N1 (Swine) flu
vaccination as soon as it is available in early fall.
Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
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Wash your hands often
with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
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Cover your nose and mouth
with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw
the tissue in the trash after you use it.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs spread this way.
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Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
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If you get sick, stay home until 24 hours after your fever is gone
(without the use of fever-reducing medications).
Follow public health advice regarding school
closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
To contact us:
info@noblecohd.org
Please Click on the Links below to find more information about H1N1
Flu
Ohio Department of Health: H1N1 Flu Info
H1N1:
Center for Disease and Control and Prevention