MAYVILLE – Influenza activity continues to increase in the Chautauqua County just as it is throughout the state and nation. County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler says High levels of influenza-like-illness (ILI) are widespread nearing what have been peak levels during moderately severe seasons.
The County Department of Health reminds everyone of important measures to reduce their chances of getting and spreading the flu, they include:
- Coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the crook of your elbow, not your hands.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water.
- Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Stay home when you are sick
Schuyler also reminds residents that flu vaccinations are available at your primary care doctor’s office, many local pharmacies or the Chautauqua County Health Department by calling 1-866-604-6789. So far this season, 91 percent of the influenza viruses that have been analyzed at CDC are like the viruses included in the 2012-2013 influenza vaccine.
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