Thursday, January 17, 2013
Hand washing is one of the ways to keep kids healthy.
The following information is from the Red Cross: Health officials are reporting widespread influenza outbreaks in 47 of 50 states, up from just a week ago. In Massachusetts, Boston declared a public health emergency. (Where to get a flu shot in Stoneham.) One age group hit particularly hard is children, and the American Red Cross has some steps parents can teach their kids to help them avoid getting sick. WASHING HANDS Kids have a way of picking up colds and other illnesses. Parents should teach children proper hand washing techniques and how to correctly cover coughs or sneezes. Wash hands withsoap and warm water. When using soap and water: If using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer: SAFETY STEPS The most important thing parents can do is …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
It's not too late to get vaccinated.
Stoneham has 26 confirmed cases of the flu so far this season, the town's public health nurse, Peg Drummey, wrote in an email to Stoneham Patch on Tuesday. This flu season started in early December, but Drummey said, "Flu peaks in March and I am recommending those who have not received their flu shot to go to their local pharmacy." According to the CDC, there is still time to get a flu shot. Most pharmacies in Stoneham have flu shots available (locations). There are no future town flu clinics planned for the rest of the season, Drummey said, but the Stoneham Board of Health held four flu clinics in October and 500 residents were vaccinated. Drummey and volunteers also visited three private schools and six public schools in Stoneham, …
The Archdiocese of Boston is taking steps to stop the spread of the flu.
Parishioners at St. Patrick's in Stoneham and other local Catholic churches may notice something different on Sunday. The Archdiocese of Boston announced this week that it is allowing priests to suspend the distribution of wine during Communion as a precaution because of the recent flu outbreak, reported The Boston Globe. Churches were also notified that parishioners could exchange a sign of peace by “bowing to nearby parishioners instead of shaking hands,” reported The Globe. Earlier this week, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino declared a state of health emergency because of the flu outbreak and some nearby communities have also ran out of flu vaccine. Here’s information about where to get your flu shot in Stoneham and more information about the…
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