Columbia St. Mary’s is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and employees. If you have flu symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and body aches, we advise you to stay at home. Help prevent the spread of germs by following these simple rules below:
Always cover your cough and sneeze:
- Use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
- Drop your used tissue into a waste basket.
- You may be asked to wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
Wash your hands:
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water or clean with gels or wipes with alcohol.
- Cleaning your hands often keeps you from spreading germs.
Below, you will find links to local, U.S. federal and government resources containing up to date information on the 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Seasonal Influenza (Flu).
Columbia St. Mary's and the H1N1 Vaccine - Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.columbia-stmarys.org/OPage.asp?PageID=OTH000596
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) - Espanol
Datos importantes sobre la vacuna contra la influenza o gripe estacional
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/espanol/
Know What to Do About the Flu
http://www.flu.gov
Know What to Do About the Flu - Espanol
Sepa lo que debe hacer en cuanto a la gripe
http://espanol.pandemicflu.gov/pandemicflu/enes/24/_www_flu_gov/
Wisconsin’s Pandemic Flu Resource
http://www.pandemic.wisconsin.gov/
Wisconsin’s Pandemic Flu Resource - Espanol
Información sobre la influenza (H1N1)
http://pandemic.wisconsin.gov/category.asp?linkcatid=3135&linkid=1567&locid=106
Milwaukee Health Department
http://www.milwaukee.gov/2009SwineFlu
World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/
World Health Organization (WHO) - Espanol
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/es/index.html
Sesame Street Staying Healthy Every Day
http://www.sesamestreet.org/parents/topics/health/flu/
Columbia St. Mary’s Community Clinics are offering seasonal flu vaccinations.
Columbia St. Mary's Seasonal Flu Clinic Schedule
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/flu
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) - Espanol
Datos importantes sobre la vacuna contra la influenza o gripe estacional
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/espanol/keyfacts.htm
Wisconsin Division of Public Health
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/communicable/influenza
Milwaukee Health Department
http://www.milwaukee.gov/fluseason.htm
World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/topics/influenza/en
World Health Organization (WHO) - Espanol
http://www.who.int/topics/influenza/es/index.html
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