2010 Flu Shots
DISCLAIMER
JUST A SHORT NOTE TO STATE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO PASS PRECIOUS
INFORMATION ON TO THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER
WRITERS. I MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, BUT I DO RESPECT THEM.
THANK YOU!
The web site listed below is for the NJ Department of Health. That website has a list of bullets or arrows
dealing with various questions related to the flu. The second bullet will allow you to determine whether
there are any public sites in your area that are offering flu shots any time soon.
http://www.state.nj.us/health/flu/h1n1
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Updated Guidance for Child Care and Early Childhood Programs
CDC has released new guidance to help decrease the spread of influenza (flu) among children in early
childhood programs and early childhood providers during the 2009–2010 influenza season. The new
guidance expands upon earlier guidance documents by providing a menu of tools that health officials
and early childhood providers can choose from based on conditions in their area. The new guidance
recommends actions to take now, during the 2009–2010 flu season; suggests additional strategies to
consider if CDC determines that flu is becoming more severe; and provides a checklist for decision-
making at the local level. Based on the severity of 2009 H1N1 flu-related illness thus far, this guidance
recommends that children and early childhood providers with influenza-like illness remain home until 24
hours after resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.
Learn more >>
Key Flu Indicators
Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes
findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of August 23-29, 2009, a review
of these key indicators found that influenza activity increased in the United States. Below is a summary
of the most recent key indicators:
Visits to doctors for influenza-like illness (ILI) were highest in February during the 2008-09 flu season,
but rose again in April 2009 after the new 2009 H1N1 virus emerged. Current visits to doctors for
influenza-like illness are down from April, but are higher than what is expected in the summer and have
increased over the last two weeks.
Total influenza hospitalizationrates for adults and children are similar to or lower than seasonal influenza
hospitalization rates depending on age group, but are higher than expected during this time of year.
The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was low and within the bounds of
what is expected in the summer.
Most state health officials are reporting regional or sporadic influenza activity. Six states (Alabama,
Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina) and Puerto Rico are reporting widespread
influenza activity at this time. Any reports of widespread influenza activity in August are very unusual.
Almost all of the influenza viruses identified were the new 2009 H1N1 influenza A viruses. These 2009
H1N1 viruses remain similar to the viruses chosen for the 2009 H1N1 vaccine and remain susceptible to
antiviral drugs (oseltamivir and zanamivir) with rare exception.
*************************************************************
FOR THE MOST UP TO THE DATE LISTING OR IF YOUR ZIP CODE IS NOT LISTED,
GO TO: http://www.findaflushot.com
YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO SEND ME THE FLU SHOT INFO YOU FIND TO:
ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.COM THANK YOU!
********************************************************************
Myths and Facts About the Flu and Colds
Myth: You can catch the flu from a flu shot
Fact: The flu vaccine is made from an inactivated virus, so you cannot get the flu from a flu shot. Some
people may be sore at the spot where the vaccination was injected, and in a few cases, may develop a
fever, muscle aches, and feel unwell for a day or two. In very rare cases when a person is allergic to the
vaccine, there may be an immediate reaction.
Myth: One kind of flu is the "stomach flu."
Fact: About one out of three people with the flu may have an upset stomach, but this is rarely the main
symptom of the flu. Other viruses and bacteria, and food poisoning are more common causes of nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea.
Myth: There is nothing you can do once you get sick with the flu except stay home in bed.
Fact: Antivirals, when started within 2 days after flu symptoms appear, can reduce the duration of the
illness and the severity of symptoms. Symptom relief medications can also help to minimize the
discomfort associated with flu symptoms.
Myth: You can catch the flu or a cold from going outdoors in cold weather.
Fact: The flu and colds are more common in the winter months because that is when the viruses spread
across the country. It has nothing to do with being outside in cold weather.
Myth: Large doses of Vitamin C can keep you from catching the flu or a cold, or will quickly cure them.
Fact: These claims have not been proven. Still, it is important to one’s overall health to consume the
minimum daily requirement of Vitamin C.
Myth: "Feed a cold and starve a fever (flu)."
Fact: This is definitely not a good idea in either case. You need more fluids than usual when you have
the flu or a cold. Drink plenty of water and juice, eat enough food to satisfy your appetite, and drink hot
fluids to ease your cough and sore throat.
Myth: Herbal remedies are an effective treatment for colds.
Fact: Echinacea and other herbs are getting a lot of publicity as cold remedies. Zinc lozenges are also
said to cure colds quickly. To date, none of these claims are solidly supported by scientific studies.
Myth: Chicken soup and hot toddies are effective treatments for the flu or colds.
Fact: A bowl of chicken soup is a popular home remedy. While hot liquids can soothe a scratchy throat
or cough, chicken soup has no special power to cure the flu or a cold. As for hot toddies, another folk
remedy, any beverage containing alcohol should be avoided when you are sick.
********************************************
THERE IS ALSO: WWW.FINDAFLU.COM
******************************************************
BECOME ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
IF YOUR GROUP, ORGANIZATION, OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP
HAS ANY ACTIVITIES UPCOMING SUCH AS: MEALS FOR
THE NEEDY, FOOD PANTRIES & BASKET GIVEAWAYS, CLOTHING CLOSETS, BAZAARS, FLEA MARKETS,
CAR WASHES, FREE CLASSES/SEMINARS, ETC.,
PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL:
homelesstoindependence@yahoo.com
DISCLAIMER
JUST A SHORT NOTE TO STATE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO PASS PRECIOUS
INFORMATION ON TO THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER
WRITERS. I MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, BUT I DO RESPECT THEM.
THANK YOU!
The web site listed below is for the NJ Department of Health. That website has a list of bullets or arrows
dealing with various questions related to the flu. The second bullet will allow you to determine whether
there are any public sites in your area that are offering flu shots any time soon.
http://www.state.nj.us/health/flu/h1n1
*********************************************************
Updated Guidance for Child Care and Early Childhood Programs
CDC has released new guidance to help decrease the spread of influenza (flu) among children in early
childhood programs and early childhood providers during the 2009–2010 influenza season. The new
guidance expands upon earlier guidance documents by providing a menu of tools that health officials
and early childhood providers can choose from based on conditions in their area. The new guidance
recommends actions to take now, during the 2009–2010 flu season; suggests additional strategies to
consider if CDC determines that flu is becoming more severe; and provides a checklist for decision-
making at the local level. Based on the severity of 2009 H1N1 flu-related illness thus far, this guidance
recommends that children and early childhood providers with influenza-like illness remain home until 24
hours after resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.
Learn more >>
Key Flu Indicators
Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes
findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of August 23-29, 2009, a review
of these key indicators found that influenza activity increased in the United States. Below is a summary
of the most recent key indicators:
Visits to doctors for influenza-like illness (ILI) were highest in February during the 2008-09 flu season,
but rose again in April 2009 after the new 2009 H1N1 virus emerged. Current visits to doctors for
influenza-like illness are down from April, but are higher than what is expected in the summer and have
increased over the last two weeks.
Total influenza hospitalizationrates for adults and children are similar to or lower than seasonal influenza
hospitalization rates depending on age group, but are higher than expected during this time of year.
The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was low and within the bounds of
what is expected in the summer.
Most state health officials are reporting regional or sporadic influenza activity. Six states (Alabama,
Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina) and Puerto Rico are reporting widespread
influenza activity at this time. Any reports of widespread influenza activity in August are very unusual.
Almost all of the influenza viruses identified were the new 2009 H1N1 influenza A viruses. These 2009
H1N1 viruses remain similar to the viruses chosen for the 2009 H1N1 vaccine and remain susceptible to
antiviral drugs (oseltamivir and zanamivir) with rare exception.
*************************************************************
FOR THE MOST UP TO THE DATE LISTING OR IF YOUR ZIP CODE IS NOT LISTED,
GO TO: http://www.findaflushot.com
YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO SEND ME THE FLU SHOT INFO YOU FIND TO:
ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.COM THANK YOU!
********************************************************************
Myths and Facts About the Flu and Colds
Myth: You can catch the flu from a flu shot
Fact: The flu vaccine is made from an inactivated virus, so you cannot get the flu from a flu shot. Some
people may be sore at the spot where the vaccination was injected, and in a few cases, may develop a
fever, muscle aches, and feel unwell for a day or two. In very rare cases when a person is allergic to the
vaccine, there may be an immediate reaction.
Myth: One kind of flu is the "stomach flu."
Fact: About one out of three people with the flu may have an upset stomach, but this is rarely the main
symptom of the flu. Other viruses and bacteria, and food poisoning are more common causes of nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea.
Myth: There is nothing you can do once you get sick with the flu except stay home in bed.
Fact: Antivirals, when started within 2 days after flu symptoms appear, can reduce the duration of the
illness and the severity of symptoms. Symptom relief medications can also help to minimize the
discomfort associated with flu symptoms.
Myth: You can catch the flu or a cold from going outdoors in cold weather.
Fact: The flu and colds are more common in the winter months because that is when the viruses spread
across the country. It has nothing to do with being outside in cold weather.
Myth: Large doses of Vitamin C can keep you from catching the flu or a cold, or will quickly cure them.
Fact: These claims have not been proven. Still, it is important to one’s overall health to consume the
minimum daily requirement of Vitamin C.
Myth: "Feed a cold and starve a fever (flu)."
Fact: This is definitely not a good idea in either case. You need more fluids than usual when you have
the flu or a cold. Drink plenty of water and juice, eat enough food to satisfy your appetite, and drink hot
fluids to ease your cough and sore throat.
Myth: Herbal remedies are an effective treatment for colds.
Fact: Echinacea and other herbs are getting a lot of publicity as cold remedies. Zinc lozenges are also
said to cure colds quickly. To date, none of these claims are solidly supported by scientific studies.
Myth: Chicken soup and hot toddies are effective treatments for the flu or colds.
Fact: A bowl of chicken soup is a popular home remedy. While hot liquids can soothe a scratchy throat
or cough, chicken soup has no special power to cure the flu or a cold. As for hot toddies, another folk
remedy, any beverage containing alcohol should be avoided when you are sick.
********************************************
THERE IS ALSO: WWW.FINDAFLU.COM
******************************************************
BECOME ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
IF YOUR GROUP, ORGANIZATION, OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP
HAS ANY ACTIVITIES UPCOMING SUCH AS: MEALS FOR
THE NEEDY, FOOD PANTRIES & BASKET GIVEAWAYS, CLOTHING CLOSETS, BAZAARS, FLEA MARKETS,
CAR WASHES, FREE CLASSES/SEMINARS, ETC.,
PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL:
homelesstoindependence@yahoo.com
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