The Flu season is upon us and the Florida Department of Health–Franklin (DOH-Franklin) urges residents and visitors to take precautions to help limit their risk of exposure to infection. Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death.
“Take action now to protect yourself and your family from the flu,” said Marsha Lindeman, Administratorof the Florida Department of Health-Franklin. “Floridians need to get their annual flu shot, wash their hands regularly, and stay home if they do become ill.”
Symptoms of the flu include headache, fever, severe cough, runny nose or body aches. Contact your health care provider immediately if these symptoms persist. DOH-Franklin will conduct flu vaccination clinics at the following school locations:
Apalachicola Bay Charter School
October 25, 2013 - Apalachicola, FL, 8:30AM – 3:00PM
Franklin County School
October 30, 2013 - Eastpoint, FL, 8:30AM – 2:30PM
The Department of Health offers the following prevention tips:
- Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth since germs spread this way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you or your children are sick with a flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone, unless you need medical care.
- Get vaccinated every year since the flu virus strain can change.
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