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It's time to get your flu shot.
Along with washing your hands, getting the vaccine are the important things you can do to protect yourself. Wash your hands with soap and water before eating or touching your face and, if possible, avoiding contact with those who are sick. If you do get sick, be considerate of others by covering your nose and mouth with the crux of your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
The Influenza Vaccine Kickoff was this week for LifeBridge Health employees, and all employees are encouraged to get the flu shot. The current vaccine includes protection against Inf A/Victori/210/2009 (H3N2), Inf A/California/07/2009 (H1N1), and B/Brisbane/60/2008 Inf B. Those who have already had the H1N1 shot should still get this year's flu shot.
LifeBridge Health employees do not need an appointment if they are visiting Occupational Health at Northwest or Employee Health at Sinai (located in the Hoffberger building) during office hours. There will be a weekly raffle for employees who receive the shot, which is free for employees.
If you need to find a place that provides flu shots, visit flu.gov and click on "I Want a Flu Shot."
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- Free Flu Shots At Northwest Hospital
Starting tomorrow, Northwest Hospital will be offering free seasonal flu shots to community members. This is a partnership with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. These free shots will be available outside the hospital's Old Court...
- Seasonal Flu Vaccines Available Saturday
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- Nice Shot!
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Health News
Get Your Flu Shot
It's time to get your flu shot.
Along with washing your hands, getting the vaccine are the important things you can do to protect yourself. Wash your hands with soap and water before eating or touching your face and, if possible, avoiding contact with those who are sick. If you do get sick, be considerate of others by covering your nose and mouth with the crux of your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
The Influenza Vaccine Kickoff was this week for LifeBridge Health employees, and all employees are encouraged to get the flu shot. The current vaccine includes protection against Inf A/Victori/210/2009 (H3N2), Inf A/California/07/2009 (H1N1), and B/Brisbane/60/2008 Inf B. Those who have already had the H1N1 shot should still get this year's flu shot.
LifeBridge Health employees do not need an appointment if they are visiting Occupational Health at Northwest or Employee Health at Sinai (located in the Hoffberger building) during office hours. There will be a weekly raffle for employees who receive the shot, which is free for employees.
If you need to find a place that provides flu shots, visit flu.gov and click on "I Want a Flu Shot."
- First Flu Case Reported In Kentucky; Vaccination Recommended For Everyone Over 6 Months Old, Especially Some Groups
Kentucky's first positive lab-confirmed case of the flu has been reported in Jefferson County this week, according to the state Department for Public Health. The best way to protect against the flu is to receive a flu vaccine, and it's best...
- Once More, With Feeling: Get Your Flu Shot!
Since January 1, Sinai Hospital physicians have diagnosed 70 cases of influenza, and 37 cases have been diagnosed in the past week. That's more cases of flu in one week than the entire month of December. Sinai ER-7 physician Dov Frankel, M.D., discussed...
- Free Flu Shots At Northwest Hospital
Starting tomorrow, Northwest Hospital will be offering free seasonal flu shots to community members. This is a partnership with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. These free shots will be available outside the hospital's Old Court...
- Seasonal Flu Vaccines Available Saturday
Have you had your seasonal flu shot yet? Northwest Hospital is hosting a Community Seasonal Flu Vaccination Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, October 24. Vaccinations will take place in the Pikes-Reister-Owings Educational Rooms. According to...
- Nice Shot!
LifeBridge Health leadership set the tone for this year's flu season yesterday: get your flu shot as soon as possible. LifeBridge Health CEO Warren Green, Sinai Hospital President Neil Meltzer, Northwest Hospital President Erik Wexler and Levindale...