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H1N1 RESPONSE

WHAT BOONE COUNTY RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW:

Boone County Hospital (BCH) is closely monitoring the progression of the H1N1 virus in the Boone community and is experiencing a decrease in the numbers of people being diagnosed and treated for Influenze-Like-Illness. Our team members are following the CDC's (Centers for Disease Control) and the Iowa Department of Public Health's (IDPH)guidelines, as well as our own infection control procedures to help protect our patients, employees and hospital visitors.

Like other hospitals across the nation, we have taken steps to respond to the spread H1N1 influenza in our community. These steps include providing vaccination for patient care providers and emergency medical services personnel. Rapid identification, isolation,and treatment,for patients with the influenza-like-illness. Securing critical supplies and anti-viral medications.

SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE INFORMATION:
Boone County Public Health - Vaccine is available to the general public. Please call 432-1127 to schedule an appointment.

Boone County Family Medicine - Vaccine is available to established patients. Please call 432-2335 for more information.

Boone Family Practice - Vaccine is available to established patients. Please call 432-4444 for more information.

H1N1 INFLUENZA VACCINE INFORMATION:
Boone County Public Health - Vaccine is available to the general public. Please call 432-1127 to schedule an appointment.

Boone County Family Medicine - Vaccine is available to established patients. Please call 432-2335 for more information.

Boone Family Practice - Vaccine is available to established patients. Please call 432-4444 for more information.

Medical Associates Pharmacy (Boone)- Vaccine is available to the general public.

Medicap Pharmacy (Boone) - Vaccine is available to the general public.

SYMPTOMS OF Influenza:

Fever (greater than 100 F or 37.8 C), sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, chills, headache and body aches, and fatigue. If you have these symptoms, CALL your physician or the Emergency Department for instructions.

TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY

There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

Clean places you have frequent contact with, such as doorknobs and light switches, as well as your desk or work area at work.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

Iowa Department of Public Health Information Hotline 1-800-447-1985

LINKS TO TRUSTED SOURCES OF INFORMATION REGARDING H1N1

Click This Link for Information from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Click this Link for Information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Click This Link for Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Click This Link for Information from the World Health Organization (WHO)

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