{"id":1317,"date":"2010-12-13T14:10:08","date_gmt":"2010-12-13T19:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/?p=442"},"modified":"2010-12-13T14:10:08","modified_gmt":"2010-12-13T19:10:08","slug":"flu-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/2010\/12\/13\/flu-season\/","title":{"rendered":"FLU SEASON"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FLU VACCINE,SYMPTOMS AND CLINICS IN YOUR AREA:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/WWW.FLU.GOV\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">WWW.FLU.GOV<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Healthy Living For The Fall And Winter Seasons:<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"> A few simple tips for au pairs to avoid the flu this season: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Keeping a healthy body, mind and spirit = balance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Get enough sleep<\/li>\n<li>Eat healthily<\/li>\n<li>Exercise regularly<\/li>\n<li>Take some time each day to relax<\/li>\n<li>Rest or slow down when you feel tired<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a balance between work, rest,      relaxation and your social life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Stay healthy and avoid spreading germs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash your hands often with soap and water or use      an alcohol based hand sanitizer<\/li>\n<li>Shower regularly<\/li>\n<li>Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth.\u00a0 Germs often spread this way.<\/li>\n<li>Cover your cough or sneeze with the crook of      your elbow or a tissue \u2013 not your hand<\/li>\n<li>Put used tissues in a wastepaper basket<\/li>\n<li>Avoid close contact with people who have cold or      flu symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Keep a clean and healthy home environment<\/h2>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep frequently touched surfaces clean.\u00a0\u00a0 These may include:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Kitchen counters<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Computer keyboards and computer areas<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Telephones<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Doorknobs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep the children\u2019s play area and toys clean.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your bedroom as dust free as possible.\u00a0 Vacuum regularly and empty your      waste paper basket daily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The Public Health Division is offering <strong>FREE<\/strong> flu vaccine at special clinics in the main DHS building from December 14 \u2013 17.Please take time to go.It is better to prevent the flu than spending the Holidays sick and in bed!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>FREE Flu Vaccine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"86\" valign=\"top\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>WHEN:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"264\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Tuesday December 14<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"172\" valign=\"top\"><strong>9 am \u2013 12 pm<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"86\" valign=\"top\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"264\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Wednesday, December 15<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"172\" valign=\"top\"><strong>9 am \u2013 12 pm<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"86\" valign=\"top\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"264\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Thursday, December 16<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"172\" valign=\"top\"><strong>9 am \u2013 12 pm<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"86\" valign=\"top\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"264\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Friday, December 17<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"172\" valign=\"top\"><strong>12 pm &#8211; 3 pm<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"86\" valign=\"top\"><strong>WHERE:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"436\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Sequoia Plaza<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"86\" valign=\"top\"><strong> <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"436\" valign=\"top\"><strong>2100 Washington Blvd.,\u00a0 2<sup>nd<\/sup> floor<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"86\" valign=\"top\"><strong> <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"436\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Look for signs to   Arlington County Human Services<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vaccine will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/li>\n<li>Vaccine available for those 3 years of age and older.<\/li>\n<li>Flu \u201cshot\u201d and nasal spray available.<\/li>\n<li>Please wear a shirt or blouse with short sleeves that may be rolled up easily. 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