Due to a high number of seasonal flu cases being reported, Wayne County Public Health has set up an informational hotline for residents to get more information about seasonal flu. The hotline can be reached anytime for information regarding how flu spreads, prevention tips, and contact information to set up an appointment to receive a flu shot. The number for the hotline is (315) 500-4161. Periodically, additional information will also be found at the hotline.
Nationwide, seasonal flu cases are spiking at higher levels than previous years. Wayne County Public Health is urging all residents to get their flu shot. The flu vaccine is your best defense against seasonal flu. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine.
While experts can’t say for certain how severe this season will be, they can say that a lot of people are getting sick with seasonal flu. Anyone who has not already been vaccinated should do so now. The timing of flu seasons is impossible to predict, but based on past experience it’s likely that flu activity will continue for some time.
Wayne County Public Health has flu vaccine available. If you are in need of a flu vaccine, please call 946-5749 to schedule an appointment. Flu vaccinations can also be found at your primary care physician or your local chain pharmacy.
Seasonal flu is not just a really bad cold. The flu is a contagious illness that affects the nose, throat, lungs and other parts of the body. It can spread quickly from one person to another. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.
Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something - such as a surface or object - with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
Every year in the U.S., on average 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from seasonal flu complications and; about 23,500 people die from seasonal flu. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a flu shot or flu spray vaccination every year.
The flu vaccine does not give you the flu. It stimulates your body to produce antibodies. These antibodies provide protection against infection by flu viruses. The flu vaccine takes about two weeks after vaccination for the antibodies to provide protection against influenza virus infection. Until then, you are still at risk for getting the flu.
Due to a high number of seasonal flu cases being reported, Wayne County Public Health has set up an informational hotline for residents to get more information about seasonal flu. The hotline can be reached anytime for information regarding how flu spreads, prevention tips, and contact information to set up an appointment to receive a flu shot. The number for the hotline is (315) 500-4161. Periodically, additional information will also be found at the hotline.
Nationwide, seasonal flu cases are spiking at higher levels than previous years. Wayne County Public Health is urging all residents to get their flu shot. The flu vaccine is your best defense against seasonal flu. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine.
While experts can’t say for certain how severe this season will be, they can say that a lot of people are getting sick with seasonal flu. Anyone who has not already been vaccinated should do so now. The timing of flu seasons is impossible to predict, but based on past experience it’s likely that flu activity will continue for some time.
Wayne County Public Health has flu vaccine available. If you are in need of a flu vaccine, please call 946-5749 to schedule an appointment. Flu vaccinations can also be found at your primary care physician or your local chain pharmacy.
Seasonal flu is not just a really bad cold. The flu is a contagious illness that affects the nose, throat, lungs and other parts of the body. It can spread quickly from one person to another. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.
Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something - such as a surface or object - with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
Every year in the U.S., on average 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from seasonal flu complications and; about 23,500 people die from seasonal flu. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a flu shot or flu spray vaccination every year.
The flu vaccine does not give you the flu. It stimulates your body to produce antibodies. These antibodies provide protection against infection by flu viruses. The flu vaccine takes about two weeks after vaccination for the antibodies to provide protection against influenza virus infection. Until then, you are still at risk for getting the flu.
Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious complications from seasonal flu. Those who live or work with people who are at high risk should get vaccinated against seasonal influenza.
The flu vaccine is not approved for use in children younger than 6 months old but their risk of flu complications is higher than for any other child age group. The best way to protect children younger than 6 months is to make sure members of their household and their caregivers are vaccinated.
Your hands may look clean, but they have germs on them that could make you or someone else sick. Wash your hands often with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds to protect yourself from germs and avoid spreading them to others. Carry an alcohol-based hand rub (also called hand sanitizer) to use when soap and water are not available. Choose a product with at least 60 percent alcohol.
How to wash your hands: Wet your hands with warm running water. Lather with soap and scrub between fingers, on the backs of your hands, and under nails. Wash for at least 20 seconds. That's about as long as it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice. Dry your hands. Use paper towels or electric hand dryers. Use a paper towel when you turn off the tap.
Coughing and sneezing spreads flu germs to everyone around you. Never cough or sneeze into your bare hand. Use a tissue to avoid spreading germs to everything you touch. Then, throw the tissue into the trash. Don't have a tissue handy? Cough or sneeze into the bend of your arm. It may feel strange at first, but soon it will come naturally.
"Respiratory etiquette" says stay home if you think you have the flu, but if you must go out in public wear a surgical or procedure mask.
