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August 30, 2009

Here are some informative web sites for information on the H1N1 virus. These sites include prevention measures, symptoms and information on vaccines.

From what I understand, the seasonal flu vaccine will still need to be administered to help prevent the spread of it since it does cause about 30,000 fatalities a year. I heard the Franklin County health department has the vaccine now.

The H1N1 virus vaccine is expected to be available by October. Trials and blood tests are being done to determine if one or two vaccinations will be necessary.

From the CDC:http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/

From the government flu web site: www.flu.gov

From the American College Health Association: http://www.acha.org/H1N1.cfm

No is not the time to panic but to prepare and prevent. Keep hands washed, teach proper hygienic procedures, use sanitizing wipes on shopping buggies, use alcohol based hand sanitizers and keep purse/pocket sized bottles with you . Get inoculated. Get the proper rest and nutrition. Stay away from those who are sick. Stay home if you are sick, keep children home if they are sick. Return to work/school after 24 hours of no fever WITHOUT the aid of fever reducers.

Like all viruses, antibiotics won't have an effect on the flu unless a secondary infection results from contraction of the virus.

Stay safe, stay healthy

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14.	Posted by Misty Sunrise September 14, 2009
	Jenny, dear, this H1N1 virus is/has killed people aged 12-30 that I have heard. It spreads quickly among the age range of 5 year olds to 65 year olds, with people who have other health issues, it can be deadly. There have been 20 somethings who have died from the H1N1. The best prevention is inoculation, thorough hand washing, covering the nose and face when sneezing and coughing, staying away from people who could have it, simple common sense. Call me, little sis, and I'll give you the information I have on precautions and preventions. Just, please be careful and take care, this isn't something to be casual about.

13.	Posted by jennifer.masri1 September 14, 2009
	I have never had my daughter vaccinated for the Flu and I havne't myself in several years after a bad episode with a shot. Should I maintain my normal "pre flu avoidance" routine or is this something to get slightly paranoid about...in your opinion? The only people who have actually died from this are infants and the elderly who weren't taken care of to begin with.

12.	Posted by FrankfortresidentKY September 2, 2009
	Yes, any flu or sickness can kill you. That is a dumb question. People have already died from it. Thousands die every year from the regular flu. People die from strep throat, pneumonia and bronchitis. Just google it, you will see it. This one is just affecting younger people more than older ones.

11.	Posted by hillbillyman September 1, 2009
	What I want to know is, how threatening is the Swine Flu? Can it really cause death? I have many, many questions and don't know whether we should take the shot or not. Can anyone with any knowledge of this flu advise me?

10.	Posted by Misty Sunrise September 1, 2009
	Posted by nicholsby2 about 1 hour ago I specifically asked about the swine flue vaccine and was told that it would be available 9/1 on a first come first served basis. Didn't mean to start a debate, just sharing info I thought, key word here is thought, would be appreciated. Thanks you for sharing the information you received. It does pay to call ahead to find out about specific inoculations available at the health department. We ALL know how accurate information from the web is. Call and find out if your area has the H1N1 vaccine yet. Don't forget to get the 'regular' seasonal flu shot, too.

9.	Posted by nicholsby2 September 1, 2009
	I specifically asked about the swine flue vaccine and was told that it would be available 9/1 on a first come first served basis. Didn't mean to start a debate, just sharing info I thought, key word here is thought, would be appreciated.

8.	Posted by RangerDanger August 31, 2009
	The regular flu shot's just one shot. I've gotten those every year since college. I've only had the true flu one time. I was out of school for about a week and it took pretty much everything I had just to get out of bed to go to the bathroom. I've gotten the flu shot every year since then. I still think the hype over H1N1 is far worse than H1N1 itself.

7.	Posted by Misty Sunrise August 31, 2009
	Please know, too, that one of the earliest signs of flu is a 'spiked' temperature. It is very important to know your and your child's normal body temp. If the normal body temp for you or your child is 97.6, like my kids, then if you have a 99 degree temperature, you have a fever.

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