Resource And Promotion of Health Alliance, Inc. is a health education and promotion consulting company for faith-based (FBO) and community (CBO) organizations. The mission of the company is to assist FBOs and CBOs with implementing and expanding their health programs, networking and collaborating with federal, state and local governmental agencies, other health related entities, as well as other FBOs, and CBOs. The company also assists public and private entities with networking with FBOs and CBOs. This company is the result of over 20 years of work in this field.

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H1N1 Flu: Prevention & Treatment

Get Vaccinated. Vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu. You need two vaccines to be fully protected this year. The seasonal flu vaccine is different from the H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine. The CDC is encouraging people to get both vaccinations. Get the seasonal vaccination as soon as possible and get the H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccination as soon as it is available in early fall. More information on Vaccination

Find a Flu Clinic Near You and Get Vaccinated. The American Lung Association (ALA) has an online tool called, Flu Clinic Locator. Visit the ALA Flu Clinic Locator to find a clinic near you.

If you do contract the flu, talk to your doctor about antivirals. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that can be used for prevention or treatment of flu viruses. If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. Two types of antivirals, Oseltamivir (TAMIFLU®) and Zanamivir  (RELENZA®) may be effective against the H1N1 (Swine) flu. More information on medications and antivirals.

Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

Stay home if you are sick for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further.

Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.

If you must have close contact with a sick person (for example, hold a sick infant), try to wear a facemask or N95 disposable respirator.

Source: http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/prevention/index.html

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H1N1 Flu Best Practices for AME Congregations

H1N1 Flu Best Practices for Congregations

H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community and Faith-based Organizations

http://flu.gov/professional/community/cfboguidance.html

This document was produced by the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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