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H1N1 vs Seasonal
Flu-What You Need to Know!
A seasonal flu
Don't wait....vaccinate!
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Spend Less on Your Prescriptions
Introducing the Marshall County
Prescription Discount Card.
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The Family Preparedness
Plan
Coming up with a plan to help
prepare your family can be great to make sure you have all the neccesities in case of an emergency. Read the rest of the story
for a plan in English and Spanish.
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A NEW BUG
– H1N1
H1N1 flu is a respiratory disease caused by
a new virus. It spreads easily among humans, especially the
young. No one, except those who have been infected, is immune.
Flu viruses spread through the droplets that come from your nose
and mouth when you cough and sneeze. These tiny particles can
be inhaled or transferred to others from hard surfaces such as
door handles, telephones and remote controls.
H1N1 flu virus infection can cause a
wide range of symptoms including:
-Fever greater than 100 degrees
F.
-Cough, sore throat, runny nose
-Aches, chills, fatigue
-In some cases, diarrhea and
vomiting
Like seasonal flu, H1N1 flu symptoms
can vary from mild to severe. Some individuals, including
pregnant women and those with chronic medical conditions such as
asthma, diabetes or heart disease, may be at greater risk for
developing a severe illness from H1N1 flu. Pregnant women and
those with chronic medical conditions should contact their
health care provider immediately when they have flu-like
symptoms. Most individuals who are sick with H1N1 flu may be
safely cared for at home.
Learn as much as you can about H1N1
flu and know where to go for the most current information.
Sources of accurate information include:
-Marshall County Health Department
785-562-3485
www.marshallcohealth.org
-Community Memorial
Healthcare 785-562-2311
www.cmhcare.org
-Your personal physician/clinic
-The Kansas Department of
Health and Environment
www.kdheks.gov
-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu
H1N1
vaccine is now available to everyone over the age of 6 months on
a daily basis Monday through Thursday. No appointment necessary
and the vaccine is free of charge. Please call the health
department with questions.
In a joint effort between the
Marshall County Health
Department and all countywide healthcare providers, it is our goal to provide clear and up-
to- date H1N1 information for the public and to assist in
preventing disease and illness in the residents of Marshall
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