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Stay Healthy This Winter!
Brrrrrr!!! Winter is coming soon and it’s getting really cold outside. It’s time to put on those warm jackets and button up!
NYC FluLine - Call to speak with a nurse about the flu
New Yorkers with symptoms of the flu can talk with a nurse by calling the NYC FluLine. Just dial 311!
H1N1 vaccine available in NYC
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced yesterday that the first set of H1N1 flu vaccines would be available. Health workers and children are among the first who will get the vaccine. Read the press release here.
September is National Preparedness Month Part 5 - Prepare for flu season
September is National Preparedness Month!
As National Preparedness Month winds down, it's important to start preparing for flu season, which is right around the corner!
Some tips to stay healthy this season:
- Wash your hands often, especially before eating and after you've been to public places
- If you are sick, stay home from work or school. Do not send your children to school or daycare if they are sick
- Get a seasonal flu shot
Find out where you can get flu shots in NYC
Flu season (flu occurs most often in fall and winter months with peaks from December through March) is right around the corner. You should consider getting the flu vaccine to protect yourself this year! Visit the DOHMH Flu Clinic Locator to find a flu vaccine clinic near you!
Worried about H1N1? WASH YOUR HANDS!
"One of the most powerful weapons against the new H1N1 virus is summed up in a three-word phrase you first heard from your mother: wash your hands."
How to Stay Healthy and Protect Yourself from the Flu
The Flu Hits New York City! Useful Information Resources
The flu has arrived in NYC! Protect yourself and your family with a flu shot or a handy new nasal spray… It’s not too late and it’s FREE for New Yorkers!
