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Resources
| Communicable Diseases |
| Read this factsheet for ways to protect yourself from a cold or the flu and what to do if you do become sick. |
| Food Safety |
| Powerful storms can result in power outages and potential flooding, making an unsafe environment for Lorain County residents. It is important to take the proper precautions to stay healthy and safe during a power outage or flood. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the advice below to keep you safe during these times. |
| Handwashing |
| Hang this poster at your school, work site, restaurant or office as a reminder to cover your cough and keep hands clean. |
| This handwashing poster is great for any work place. Four out of five people don't wash their hands after using the restroom...let's talk to the fifth guy. |
| Hang this poster in restrooms and above sinks as a reminder of how to properly wash hands. |
| Influenza |
| Read this resource to learn information about the avian flu including key facts, the current status and the contraction of the avian flu. |
| Read this factsheet to learn more about the flu, including what is the flu and who should get vaccinated. |
| Hang this poster at your work site to encourage employees to get the flu vaccine. |
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This Fact Sheet Highlights:
- Symptoms of cold & flu - How flu spreads - How long flu is contagious - When to keep students home from school - Flu Resources |
| This poster encourages pregnant women to ask their doctor about the flu shot. Hang it at your work site or office. |
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Why didn't I get my flu vaccine?
Hang this poster at your work site to encourage employees to get the flu vaccine.
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| Physical Activity |
| Public Health Links |
| View this U.S. Government website for information on H1N1, avian and pandemic flu. |
