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Line With ISVI
By Reggie Clinton - Superintendent ISVI
February 18, 2008
If you tune into news broadcasts you undoubtedly have heard
stories about “Pandemic Flu”. If you are like me you have found yourself
wondering what exactly is this? With flu season already in full swing, I thought
I’d take this opportunity to share with you a little information on this topic
that has been gathered through our ISVI Health Center and the American Red
Cross.
The word “pandemic” refers to a disease that is spread around the world
impacting a large number of people. Whenever this happens it is wise to take
steps to protect yourself and your family. You should also follow any advice
that is being given at the time by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services as well as your local health department.
To prevent the spreading of flu you should follow healthy habits that keep you
from getting and/or spreading the virus.
1. Use soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer to wash your hands often.
2. When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose. Clean your hands and
throw used tissues into a waste can.
3. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve.
4. To prevent germs from entering into your body, keep your hands away from your
eyes, nose and mouth.
Proper hand cleaning is important at any time. Although we may think we are
doing a good job of this, listed below are the steps that are recommended by the
American Red Cross:
1. Wet hands with warm, running water and apply liquid soap.
2. Rub hands vigorously for at least 15 seconds, covering all surfaces and
fingers.
3. Scrub nails by rubbing them against the palms of your hands.
4. Rinse your hands with water.
5. Dry your hands thoroughly with a paper towel and use it to turn off the
faucet. A shared towel spreads germs.
For further information you may contact your local American Red Cross chapter,
visit www.redcross.org or call
1-800-RED-CROSS.
There you have it. Some simple steps for helping to avoid catching or spreading
the flu. I truly hope all who read this have a healthy winter.
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