Fight the Flu!
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Flu vaccine is arriving in Florida
regularly. Call your local County Health Department for vaccination
opportunities.
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Who Should be Vaccinated?
Everyone in Florida is eligible for the flu vaccine. Check
with your provider to see if the flu vaccine is appropriate for you.
Flu Vaccine News
Florida Department of Health Lifts Restrictions on Flu Vaccines (January 24, 2005)
Florida Shots Immunization Registry Now Available to Private Providers (January 20, 2005)
Florida Department of Health Receives Additional Flu Vaccines (December 28, 2004)
Department of Health Amends Flu Vaccine High Risk Categories (December
17, 2004)
Department of Health to Receive Additional Children's Flu Shots (December 10, 2004)
Department of Health to Receive Additional Flu Shots (November 29,
2004)
Department of Health to Receive Additional Flu Shots (November 8,
2004)
Governor
Bush Issues Directives To Facilitate Flu Vaccine to High Risk Individuals
Throughout Florida. (October 19, 2004)
Letter from
Governor Jeb Bush Regarding Flu Shortage. (October 19, 2004)
Department of
Health Distributes Children's Vaccine to County Health Departments. (October 15, 2004)
Statement from Dr. John Agwunobi, Secretary of
Health, on Attorney General Crist's Actions Related to Influenza Vaccine. (October 15, 2004)
Statement from
Dr. John Agwunobi, Secretary of Health, regarding Maxim Healthcare
Influenza Vaccination Efforts in Florida. (October 15, 2004)
Statement from Dr. John Agwunobi, Secretary of
Health, regarding Flu Vaccine. (October 7, 2004)
Department of
Health Recommends Influenza Vaccination for High Risk Individuals and
Health Care Workers. (October 7, 2004)
Key Facts about the Flu and the Flu Vaccine
Symptoms of the Flu
What you Need to Know
Flu Prevention - Practice
Good Health Habits to Help Prevent the Flu
Avoid close contact: Avoid close contact with people who are
sick: When you are sick, keep
your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
Cover your mouth and nose: Cover your mouth and nose with a
tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from
getting sick.
Clean your hands: Washing your hands often will help protect
you from germs.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth: Germs are often
spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and
then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
CDC Influenza Fact
Sheet
What to Do if You Get the Flu?
Follow these simple steps to feel better.
Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from
work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others
from catching your illness.
To help stop the spread of germs, cover your mouth and nose with a
tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing. Wash with soap
and water or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner.
Information for Health
Care Professionals
Antiviral
information
Guide for Hospitals
Guide for Long Term Care Facilities
Vaccination
Recommendations
