SIMPLE REMINDERS FOR THE 2009 SWINE FLU PANDEMIC

STAY CALM! This is not a serious or dangerous health problem. It is certainly no more dangerous than the regular flu. The deaths in Mexico have to do with the poor health of the patients and the lack of healthcare in general. There have been no deaths in the U.S.

The word PANDEMIC just means a new strain and spread of an infection and does not mean anything ominous or life-threatening.

No cases have been detected in Georgia, although this may change.

Go about your normal activities, there is no need to avoid friends, co-workers, or crowds.

WASH YOUR HANDS REGULARLY! This is always good advice. Soap and water, or waterless hand cleanser before eating, after using the restroom, after touching surfaces that many people touch (like doorknobs), and after coughing or sneezing will decrease your risk of many infections.

Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. And then, again, wash your hands.

If YOU are SICK, STAY HOME! When you are sick with flu or any other respiratory virus, you can infect others. STAY HOME!

Come see us if you think you have the FLU of any kind. Testing can confirm the diagnosis and allow proper treatment.

FLU SYMPTOMS: Fever, headache, body aches, sore throat, cough, runny nose, nausea.

Media and the government will keep you informed and you can contact our offices if you have questions.