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H1N1 AND SEASONAL FLU INFORMATION UPDATE 2/3/10
Clinics to run through February
Click here for H1N1 and Seasonal Flu information, clinic schedules, current H1N1 vaccine supply information, number of vaccinations given to date, as well as tips for staying healthy this fall and winter. Please check back frequently as this information may change rapidly.
It is now possible to pre-register for H1N1 vaccinations. By pre-registering you can shorten the time spent at the clinics. To pre-register you need a printer and an email account. Please bring the completed form to the clinic with you.
Click Here to pre-register for H1N1 vaccine.
You may have noticed the spread of the H1N1 flu decreasing lately. And in between all the holiday festivities and to-do lists, you may be asking whether getting the vaccine is still important. What many don’t know is that flu season typically lasts through May, and that past pandemics have occurred in waves. In other words, it’s possible that we will see another increase in H1N1 and/or seasonal flu in the months ahead. Below are some useful tips provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for you to share with your family and friends as you celebrate the holiday season.
3 SIMPLE STEPS TO A HEALTHY NEW YEAR
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Add the Vaccine to Your Wish List – Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu. To find the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine clinics nearest you, visit FLU.gov and type in your zip code. The Department of Health and Human Services recently teamed up with Google Maps to create this handy flu vaccine locator. Go ahead, try it out!
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Be a Germ Stopper – Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, wash your hands often, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way. Also, stay home if you are sick and avoid close contact with people who are sick. For additional information, see how to prevent and treat the flu.
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Check the Facts and Stay Informed – Visit FLU.gov regularly for the latest information. Heard a rumor? Visit Myths & Facts to run a fact check.
Youth Pages
The Communities That Care Coalition of Lorain County has published a comprehensive listing of information on agencies involved with youth and youth issues. This e-book is a valuable resource for any teen or parent of a teen in Lorain County. Click here to view or obtain your copy.
Food Product Recalls
ECHD receives notifications regarding food products recalled due to the potential to cause illness. Residents should check their freezers, refrigerators or cabinets for these items when a recall is issued.
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The Elyria City Health District focuses daily on
promoting a healthy Elyria.
Parenting Tips
The National Sanitation Foundation and the Partnership for Food Safety Education have created an interactive website to teach children (ages 4-8) the importance of handwashing and the proper way to wash their hands. The site also includes downloadable material for teachers to use in the classroom. Click Here to view the site.
Multitasking or Missing Out?
In the adult world we have so many tasks to get through most of us try to do several things at once. Some of us are pretty talented when it comes to the ability to “juggle”.
A young child’s world is in the “here and now”. They rarely do more than one activity at a time and each activity is done without a time frame. When adults multitask while attempting to engage a child, the time is not appreciated by either party. Children can help us relax if we follow their lead from time to time. Sit on the floor and engage eye to eye with your child. Expect a little less when it comes to filling the daily schedule. Slow down, connect with family, friends, community and nature. Your life will be richer, your mind will be lighter and your relationships will be strengthened!
Call (440) 284-1580 or stop by the Elyria City Health District for a FREE booklet on how to encourage a child to become a reader.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers advice on how to raise safe and healthy children.
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NEW! The Elyria City Health District has created a short film in order to promote public health and to show the community of Elyria what types of services the health district has to offer. Click the following link to view this film:
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Please help us by completing our quick 11 question survey to see how healthy our community is!
The Elyria City Health District exists to promote the optimum health of the citizens of Elyria.
A range of services is provided by our staff, which includes a physician, public health nurses, registered dietitian, registered dental hygienist, outreach workers, and registered sanitarians.
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