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H1N1
clinic January 14 at Springfield Hospital Center
December
10 , 2009
Eric Villard
Read more
about the Swine Flu in Eldersburg
The
Carroll County Health Department will be having a mass Swine Flu
(H1N1) vaccination clinic at Springfield Hospital Center at building
“G” on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 12 to 5 p.m.
The clinic is
for the general population, but those in priority groups are still
encouraged to come. These in clued pregnant woman, caregivers for
children who are younger than six months of age, healthcare and
other emergency personnel, children and young adults ages six months
to 24 years, and anyone age 25 to 64 with a health condition that
could H1N1 cause more damage.
The treatments
at Springfield are subject to vaccine availability. Health Department
officials will only be administering flu injections at this clinic
and not the FluMist nasal flu vaccine spray.
If
you’re worried that you may have the flu, use the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services' evaluation tool.
Stay
healthy
The
following are noticeable symptoms of the Swine Flu, courtesy of
the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services:
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Body aches and headaches
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Vomiting and diarrhea
Follow
these guidelines to stay healthy this flu season, courtesy of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services:
- Get vaccinated
- Be aware of false anti-flu products. Click
here for a list of known products.
- Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough and dispose
of the tissue after you’ve used it
- Wash you hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand
cleaners
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- Avoid contact with those who are infected
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