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Flu Season is Here, So Take Action Now

Civista Health — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:00:40 +0000

Watch these quick, helpful video tips from Dr. Bruce Gellin, Director of the National Vaccine Program Office, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to get you through this flu season. Dr. Gellin addresses flu symptoms, the importance of getting the flu vaccine, how to protect children from the flu, and how to keep yourself healthy. For more information, visit Flu.gov.

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Civista Helps You Get Ready for the Flu Before it Gets to You

Civista Health — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:47:53 +0000

This year, millions of people in the United States are expected to become ill with influenza—commonly called “the flu. Civista encourages you to remember that flu season is unpredictable and that we never know just how severe each year’s flu outbreak will be, so an influenza vaccine is the first step in protecting yourself.

Follow the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) “Take 3” Action to fight the flu.

Get your flu shot.
- The CDC recommends everyone 6 months of age or older should be vaccinated against the flu particularly people at high risk.
- People at high risk include: young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health diseases and people 65 years of age or older.
Take everyday preventive action to stop the spread of germs
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you are sick with the flu, stay home to prevent spreading germs to others.
Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them.
- If you get the flu, antiviral drugs can treat your illness.
- Antiviral drugs are different from antibiotics. They are prescription medicines and are not available over-the-counter.
- Antiviral drugs can make illness milder and shorten time you are sick. They may also prevent serious flu complications.
- It is very important that antiviral drugs be used early, within the first 2 days of symptoms.

For more information about the CDC’s “Take 3” Actions , click here to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu information website.

For information on flu shot clinics in Charles County call the Charles County Department of Health at 301-609-6900.

Visiting Hours During Flu Season

Civista Health — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:14:35 +0000

Flu Advisory: For the safety of our community during flu season (October 1 through March 31) Civista Medical Center is restricting visiting hours to 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. Additionally, anyone under the age of 18 will not be allowed to visit any hospitalized patient.

Civista Medical Center also asks that visitors please refrain from visiting a patient if you have any of the following:

Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Any other flu-like symptoms

For more information on how to take sensible precautions to protect yourself and your family this cold and flu season, see our Flu Public Service Announcement.

For more information about the CDC’s “Take 3” Actions , click here to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu information website.

For a complete list of nearby flu shot clinics, click here to visit the Charles County Health Department flu information page.

Visiting Hours During Flu Season

Civista Health — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:20:20 +0000

Civista Medical Center also asks that visitors please refrain from visiting a patient if you have any of the following:

Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Any other flu-like symptoms

For more information on how to take sensible precautions to protect yourself and your family this cold and flu season, see our Flu Public Service Announcement.

For more information about the CDC’s “Take 3” Actions , click here to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu information website.

For a complete list of nearby flu shot clinics, click here to visit the Charles County Health Department flu information page.

Civista Helps You Get Ready for the Flu Before it Gets to You

Civista Health — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:11:36 +0000

Follow the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) “Take 3” Action to fight the flu.

Get your flu shot.
- The CDC recommends everyone 6 months of age or older should be vaccinated against the flu particularly people at high risk.
- People at high risk include: young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health diseases and people 65 years of age or older.
Take everyday preventive action to stop the spread of germs
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you are sick with the flu, stay home to prevent spreading germs to others.
Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them.
- If you get the flu, antiviral drugs can treat your illness.
- Antiviral drugs are different from antibiotics. They are prescription medicines and are not available over-the-counter.
- Antiviral drugs can make illness milder and shorten time you are sick. They may also prevent serious flu complications.
- It is very important that antiviral drugs be used early, within the first 2 days of symptoms.

For more information about the CDC’s “Take 3” Actions , click here to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu information website.

For a complete list of nearby flu shot clinics, click here to visit the Charles County Health Department flu information page.

Charles County, Maryland Influenza Information

Civista Health — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:15:00 +0000

Civista wants to give you all the tools you need to educate yourself about the flu. In addition to the resources available at the Civista Health Library, we would also like to provide you with a link to the official Charles County Health Department’s Influenza information page. There you can find the county’s information on seasonal flu, the county’s vaccination schedules, and links to other regional and national resources regarding both the “regular” flu and the H1N1 “swine” flu.

Get the Facts about H1N1 and Regular Influenza

Civista Health — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:41:38 +0000

H1N1 (the “swine flu”) is getting all the headlines this year, but no one expects the seasonal flu to take the year off. Get good, solid information for protecting yourself and your family from all types of flu at the Civista Health Library. You can also find tips about avoiding and dealing with the Common Cold there as well.

Civista recommends getting flu shots before the flu season begins. But remember, the normal flu vaccine will not protect against H1N1; a special H1N1 vaccine is necessary. Educate yourself on how to take sensible precautions to protect yourself and your family this cold and flu season.