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Influenza, commonly called the "flu," is a contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms of the flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may also have vomiting and diarrhea. Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. CDC estimates that from the 1976-1977 flu season to the 2006-2007 season, flu-associated deaths each season ranged from a low of about 3,000 people to a high of about 49,000 people.

Get a Flu Vaccine

The first and most important step is to get a flu vaccination each year. If you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet, you should still try to. With very few exceptions, everyone 6 months of age and older should get an annual flu vaccine as soon as vaccines are available. Vaccination is especially important for people at high risk to decrease their likelihood of getting sick and possibly having serious illness. People at high risk of serious flu complications include young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions (like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease), and people 65 years and older. The flu vaccine locator: http://flushot.healthmap.org/ or contact Monmouth County Regional Health Commission at 732-493-9520 (health department still has vaccine at this time).

What to Do about Flu

The 2012-2013 influenza season started early and activity remains high in the United States. This may continue for some time. With that in mind, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from the flu. CDC recommends a three-step approach to fighting influenza.

Get a flu vaccine.
Take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs.
Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them.

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Prevention of West Nile Virus Infections

West Nile Virus (WNV) is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird. Fortunately, these annoying insects that invade our backyard parties and attack us in the park can be controlled, and you can protect yourself and your family from WNV. more...

West Nile Virus Fact Sheet click on this link to view

Know the Facts · Protect Yourself - Click on these additional Links for more Information

www.state.nj.us/health

www.state.nj.us/dep/mosquito

www.state.nj.us/agriculture

www.epa.gov/pesticides

West Nile Virus in New Jersey Brochure click on this link to view

Links to additional resources:

OSHA - Keeping workers Safe During Hurricane Sandy Cleanup and Recovery: http://www.osha.gov/sandy

OSHA - Flood Response and Recovery: http://www.osha.gov/dts/weather/flood/response.html

EPA - Hurricane Sandy Response and Recovery: http://www.epa.gov/sandy

FEMA - Ready.gov: http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

National Institute for Environmental Health Services: http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/index.cfm?id=2472

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/emres/flood.html

U.S. Department of Labor - Hurricane Recovery Assistance: http://www.dol.gov/opa/hurricane-recovery.htm

Shingles Vaccine MCRHC

Shingles vaccine (Zostavax) can now be provided to persons 50 years of age and up in our office, who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover the cost of this vaccine. The cost is only $10.00 for those who qualify. Please call the MCRHC office to see if this applies to you at 732-493-9520.

Christie Administration Officials urge residents to take precautions against Mosquitoes, to safeguard against West Nile Virus

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Staying Healthy at Animal Exhibits:

In other states (not NJ), there have been some infections with H3N2v Flu Virus in persons (mostly children) with contact with pigs. Fortunately, some have been mild infections. For more information to the CDC page click here.

Strokes can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Learn how to safeguard yourself against stroke. Click here for more info.

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