H1N1 Virus Update
Availability of H1N1 Vaccine: Target Groups
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A MESSAGE TO OUR USF HEALTH PATIENTS
USF Health is actively monitoring the H1N1 virus in an effort to keep all of our patients and employees from contracting the illness. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, please call your medical provider first to determine whether or not you should come into one of our healthcare facilities for treatment.
Children and young adults (aged 0-24 yrs.) are at an increased risk for getting sick from this flu, but most cases have been mild. Individuals in one of the “special risk” groups including pregnancy, asthmatics, immune suppressed, chronic medical conditions, are at an increased risk for complications from the H1N1 illness and should contact their healthcare provider promptly if they develop flu-like symptoms.
Practicing and teaching your children good hygiene is the most important thing you can do to help prevent the spread of influenza. Wash your hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve, don’t share personal items and get a flu shot every year.
USF Health clinics will be offering the “seasonal” flu shot (which does not protect against the H1N1 virus) beginning September 14, 2009, for all patients and employees. A special vaccine for the H1N1 virus will be available at a later date. For up to date information on what USF Health is doing to combat the H1N1 virus, please call our hotline at (813) 844-FLU1. Additional information about influenza, including the H1N1 flu is available at: http://www.flu.gov/
A MESSAGE TO OUR USF HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL
Healthcare workers in the clinical areas can expect to care for patients with the H1N1 influenza infection. Using appropriate standard and transmission-based precautions (Droplet and Contact) will play a key role in preventing the spread of influenza. Effective hand hygiene is crucial to reduce infections and must be performed frequently throughout the day. In addition, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve, don’t share personal items at work and get a Flu shot every year.
A MESSAGE TO OUR USF HEALTH EMPLOYEES
Practicing good hygiene is the most important thing you can do to help prevent the spread of influenza. Wash your hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve, don’t share personal items and get a flu shot every year.
For up to date information on what USF Health is doing to combat the H1N1 virus, please call our hotline at (813) 844-FLU1. Additional information about influenza, including the H1N1 flu is available at: http://www.flu.gov/
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