Influenza (Flu)
Below you will find information on the flu for the public,
providers and for businesses. Information that can be handed out is also
available.
Please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions
flu website or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.
US government's official
pandemic flu and avian flu website.
CDC's Avian Flu website.
CDC's
flu vaccine
bulletins provide the most recent developments in vaccine supply,
production, and distribution.
Questions and
answers on flu
vaccine administration.
Press Releases
CDC Reports that Nation’s Influenza Vaccine Supplies Continue to Increase
Advises Broadening of Vaccination Efforts (Oct. 24, 2005)
Information
Sheets and Web Links
The following are information sheets that can be used and
distributed throughout the flu season.
The links below give recommendations on protecting yourself
from the flu and provides signs to print out for work and school, by the CDC.
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Information on stopping the spread of flu, who is at high-risk and
information to print and display at work and school.
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Ways to stop the spread of GERMS at
home, work and school.
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Germ stopping
signs to hang up at
work and school.
Antiviral medications for preventing
AND treating the flu. Please consult your physician for these medications.
Track the flu
| Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention Informational
Websites
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Flu Basics
The links below are intended to help answer some basic questions you
may have about influenza. This information can help you communicate with
your doctor, who is best suited to provide specific answers about your
personal health.
[ What is it? ] [ Do I have it? ]
[Just A Cold?]
[Dangerous?] [ Once I have it... ]
[A Cure?] [ Prevention
]
Get the Vaccine Information Statement
(VIS)!
Pictures of the flu.
Long-Term Care Facility Study
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Here is an abstract on influenza vaccination in long-term care facilities in West Virginia.
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Click here for a
PowerPoint presentation on influenza vaccination in long-term care
facilities in West Virginia.
