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Health Department Reports Elevated Flu Activity
The Toledo-Lucas County
Health Department is experiencing elevated flu-related
hospitalizations within the community. Lucas County has 538
confirmed Influenza-associated hospitalizations since
October 2017. In order to protect yourself from the flu,
please take the following steps:
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Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
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While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to
keep from infecting them.
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If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home for at
least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get
medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be
gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing
medicine.)
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or
sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water
are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this
way.
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Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be
contaminated with germs like the flu. "Everyone older than
six months of age and able to be vaccinated against should
get a flu shot. If you have not yet been vaccinated this
year, it's not too late. When you get vaccinated, you are
not just protecting yourself. You are also protecting the
people you love," said Health Commissioner, Eric Zgodzinski.
The Toledo-Lucas County
Health Department offers the Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine,
protecting you from four different flu viruses, and
high-dose for those 65 years and older. For individuals
requiring special accommodations, please contact the Health
Department at 419-213-4163 to set up an appointment. ###
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