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H1N1: What You Can Do

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You can do your part to keep our community healthy!  It's as easy as 1, 2, 3...

1.  STOP GERMS

  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
  • Cough and sneeze into the bend of your arm
  • Avoid close contact with others

Stay healthy, wash your hands often!2.  KNOW THE SYMPTOMS

Call your doctor if you have the following symptoms

  • Fever above 100°F
  • Runny nose
  • Sore Throat
  • Cough
  • Exposure to someone with H1N1 Flu

3.  BE PREPARED

In case you and your family need to stay at home for several days:

  • Keep a supply of food, water and medication ready
  • Have a plan if schools, daycare centers, worksites & community gathering places (like shopping malls) are closed

For more information, call the Health Center H1N1 Flu Hotline at 250-6400 and stay tuned to buncombecounty.org for daily H1N1 updates.

Additional Info:
File Name File Size File Type Date & Time Added
H1N1 Flu Prevention Poster 272 KB
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5/1/2009 2:39:30 PM
Wash Your Hands 287 KB
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5/1/2009 3:23:22 PM