H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information
Updated: 11.10.11
The 2011-2012 seasonal flu vaccine protects against an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus, as well as other strains of flu. The Department of Health administers free seasonal flu vaccinations to County residents at health centers in Annapolis and Glen Burnie during weekly walk-in clinics. For more information, see 2011 Flu Immunization Clinics.
Prevention - Take Everyday Actions To Stay Healthy
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Hand Washing For Flu Prevention (PDF)
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw the tissue in the trash immediately after you use it. You can also cough or sneeze into your sleeve, but never into your hands. View Cover Your Cough [Requires Real Player] and Why Don't We Do It In Our Sleeves? [Requires Windows Media Player] .
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Except to seek medical care, stay home if you get sick for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (without use of fever-reducing medication). Stay at Home Toolkit for Influenza (PDF)
- Be prepared if there is illness in the family, at work or at school. Have a plan in case of a disease outbreak. Plan for Individuals and Families and Workplace Plan
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Questions?
Contact Us or call the Flu Information Line, 410-222-7343. The website and phone line do not provide personal medical advice or diagnoses. For medical consultation, contact your health care provider.