Flu Information
The
influenza season in the U.S. is from
November to March or April each year.
The flu can cause fever, cough, chills,
sore throat, headache and muscle aches.
About the Flu: Influenza (flu) is a
virus that spreads from infected persons
to the nose or throat of others.
Because the viruses that cause the
influenza change often, the influenza
vaccine is updated each year. That is
why flu shots are given annually.
What You
Can Do:
(1)
Hand Washing. You can prevent the
spread of the flu by washing your hands
before and after eating meals; after
using the rest room; after sneezing,
coughing, or blowing your nose; and
after playing outside. Use warm, running
water and soap. If you use liquid soap,
use about one teaspoon. Be sure to rub
your hands together vigorously for 20
seconds. Do not forget to rub between
fingers and clean underneath the
fingernails. Rinse thoroughly and dry
hands with paper towels or a hot-air
dryer. Washing hands is easy and can
prevent the spread of other infectious
diseases.
(2)
Rest. Make sure that you and your
children are obtaining adequate amounts
of sleep.
(3)
Keep your children at home if they
have a fever or are showing any of the
above flu symptoms.
(4)
Consult your family doctor with any
questions or problems.
