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The Rockland
County Department of Health is committed to keeping the public
informed about the H1N1 flu virus. This webpage will be updated
frequently as new information becomes available.
We will be continually monitoring the
spread of flu, the severity of the illness, and whether the virus
characteristics are changing.
Illness associated with
the H1N1 flu virus, is ongoing in the United States.
The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) anticipates that H1N1flu virus
will circulate with the regular seasonal flu viruses during the
upcoming flu season.
Much more is known now about the H1N1 flu virus than when it
was first detected in April, 2009. CDC does anticipate that there
will be more illness from the H1N1 flu virus than this past spring
and more school-based outbreaks because flu is typically transmitted
more easily in fall and winter. By taking planning steps now,
schools, businesses, worksites, and the general public can help
ensure they’re prepared for any future flu activity. |
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Follow these steps to protect your health:
- Cover your
cough
- Wash your hands
frequently
- If you have a
fever, stay home for at least 24hrs after the fever
has ended
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See the list of resources that can assist health
care providers, school districts, businesses, community leaders
and the general public in making informed decisions.
Local Resources
for H1N1 Flu:
Rockland County Department of Health Flu Hotline (845) 364-2633
New York State Flu Hotline 1-800-808-1987
(available 24 hours, 7 days a week)
The automated Rockland County Residents Information Service
845-364-8990
Rockland County’s Resident Information Station at 1640 AM
WRCR Radio Rockland at 1300 AM |
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