FLU SEASON

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Healthy Living For The Fall And Winter Seasons:


A few simple tips for au pairs to avoid the flu this season:

Keeping a healthy body, mind and spirit = balance

  • Get enough sleep
  • Eat healthily
  • Exercise regularly
  • Take some time each day to relax
  • Rest or slow down when you feel tired
  • Maintain a balance between work, rest, relaxation and your social life

Stay healthy and avoid spreading germs

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer
  • Shower regularly
  • Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth.  Germs often spread this way.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with the crook of your elbow or a tissue – not your hand
  • Put used tissues in a wastepaper basket
  • Avoid close contact with people who have cold or flu symptoms

Keep a clean and healthy home environment

  • Keep frequently touched surfaces clean.   These may include:

Ø     Kitchen counters

Ø     Computer keyboards and computer areas

Ø    Telephones

Ø    Doorknobs

  • Keep the children’s play area and toys clean.
  • Keep your bedroom as dust free as possible.  Vacuum regularly and empty your waste paper basket daily.

The Public Health Division is offering FREE flu vaccine at special clinics in the main DHS building from December 14 – 17.Please take time to go.It is better to prevent the flu than spending the Holidays sick and in bed!

FREE Flu Vaccine

WHEN:

Tuesday December 14 9 am – 12 pm

Wednesday, December 15 9 am – 12 pm

Thursday, December 16 9 am – 12 pm

Friday, December 17 12 pm – 3 pm

WHERE: Sequoia Plaza
2100 Washington Blvd.,  2nd floor
Look for signs to Arlington County Human Services

  • Vaccine will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Vaccine available for those 3 years of age and older.
  • Flu “shot” and nasal spray available.
  • Please wear a shirt or blouse with short sleeves that may be rolled up easily. The flu “shot” is given in the upper arm.
  • Free parking available on site.
  • For more information call the Arlington County Public Health Division 703-228-1621.
  • Vaccine will also be available in our Open Immunization Clinic, same location, Tuesdays 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm and Fridays 7:30 – 11:00 am.

* Vaccine Provided by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

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