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Did you know?Did you know?

Influenza is known as “the flu”

It’s contagious (visitors can be carriers)

Symptoms vary

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36,000 deaths annually

200,000 people are hospitalized due to influenza

90% of the deaths are people 65 and older

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Source: www.CDC.govSource: www.CDC.gov

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Who should get a flu shotAll visitors and family members of residentsAll staff membersLong-term care residentsAll persons > 50 yearsPregnant womenChildren 6 months – 18 yrsHousehold contacts and caregivers of

children < 6 months

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You are one of the most important defenses against the flu at

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The signs and symptoms of the flu Body aches Chills Dry cough Fever Headache Sore throat Stuffy nose Fatigue

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Flu PreventionFlu PreventionGet vaccinated!Get vaccinated! Your best protection!

Practice good hygienePractice good hygiene Wash hands often Cover your mouth/nose when you cough/sneeze Put used tissues in waste basket Clean your hands after you cough/sneeze Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose or mouth

If you are diagnosed with the fluIf you are diagnosed with the flu Stay home Avoid close contact with others, or wear a mask Get rest and drink plenty of fluids

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If you get the fluStay home

Call the nursing home for an update on your loved one

Ask staff to inform your loved one that you are sick

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Misconceptions “If I get the shot I”ll get the flu”

Reasons people don’t get immunized “I don’t need the vaccine, I’ve never gotten the flu”

“I hate needles”

“I got the shot last year”

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What you can do to prevent the flu?

Stick out your arm!Do no harm!

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The flu shot will be offered at

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