Influenza
H1N1 and the Seasonal Flu 2009
For the latest information on the seasonal flu and H1N1, please visit the CDC H1N1 Website at: www.flu.gov/.
Ohio Department of Health Update - January 28, 2010
The Worst of Flu Season May be Yet to Come, Vaccination Still Key...read
article. The H1N1 flu shot is available at the following
Mercy Medical Associates physician offices: Georgetown Family Medicine,
937-378-2526
Goshen Internal Medicine, 513-722-2603
Liberty Falls Family Medicine, 513-981-4151
Sardinia Family Medicine, 937-446-2531 The Cincinnati Enquirer has written extensively on the virus, "H1N1: What you need to know".
Visiting Patients During Flu Season
To protect our patients and you, we are restricting patient visitors to minimize the spread of the flu for the next few months. These restrictions include:
- No visitors who are under age 14 (including siblings of newborns).
- Visitors who are age 14 and older cannot visit if they are ill with any respiratory symptoms, including:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Runny nose
- Fever
These restrictions will remain in effect through March 2010. Mercy thanks you for your cooperation.
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