How To Plan For Fall And Winter Influenza Season

1. Cross train staff
2. Reduce transmission among staff where possible
3. All persons who have become sick should stay home until 24 hours after their fever has resolved. Symptoms include 100 degree fever, chills, cough and/or sore throat. Runny nose, body aches, headache, tiredness, diarrhea, and vomiting are also common.
4. Encourage covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue and wash hands afterwards.
5. Routinely clean commonly touched surfaces such as telephones, counter tops, computer keyboards and doorknobs.
6. Do not use other workers office equipment.
7. Encourage your staff to exercise a healthy lifestyle with adequate rest, diet, and relaxation.
8. Wash your hands frequently and keep them away from your nose, mouth and eyes. Germs spread that way.
9. Get vaccinated against the flu.

Flu Shots are available during flu season at Whatcom Occupational Health in Bellingham, WA. If you would like to set up a flu clinic at your company or other organization, ask about our Corporate Flu Clinics.

For more information on the Flu, see the following websites:

• Center for Disease Control Flu Information - www.cdc.gov
• American Lung Association Faces of Influenza Site - www.facesofinfluenza.com