H1N1 Information
Joseph M. Connor, Director
619 Ann Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
Phone: 913-321-4803
Fax: 913-321-7932
H1N1 influenza is a serious health concern. The United States and many of its regional public health entities and organizations have been gearing up and planning for the impact of this pandemic well before its identification in the Spring of 2009.
Due to the fact that the H1N1 influenza is a potentially serious disease, the Unified Government's Public Health Department continues to promote the following recommendations:
- Be alert to signs and symptoms of illness - Fever greater than 100 degrees; Body aches; Coughing; Sore throat; Respiratory congestion; In some cases, diarrhea and vomiting
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to get rid of most germs and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick to avoid spreading illness to co-workers and friends.
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue and properly dispose of used tissues.
- Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and getting adequate rest and exercise.
- Get a “Flu Shot” – most everyone over the age of 6 months should get both a “seasonal flu shot” and an “H1N1 flu shot” this year. Both seasonal and H1N1 flu shots are available at the Health Department.
For updated information on Novel H1N1 and Seasonal Flu, please visit the following websites and related information:
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