{"id":63414,"date":"2010-08-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-08-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/federal-state-health-agencies-recommending-universal-vaccination-to-prevent-flu\/"},"modified":"2010-08-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-08-16T00:00:00","slug":"federal-state-health-agencies-recommending-universal-vaccination-to-prevent-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2010\/08\/federal-state-health-agencies-recommending-universal-vaccination-to-prevent-flu\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal, state health agencies recommending universal vaccination to prevent flu"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\t溏心vlog免费B站 planning vaccination clinics, public education programs<\/i><\/p>\n


\nKINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 August 16, 2010 \u2013 As recently as last year, the federal Centers for Disease Control<\/a> and the state Department of Health<\/a> recommended that certain demographic groups receive the flu shot.<\/p>\n


\nThis year, they are recommending universal vaccination to prevent the spread of flu, including H1N1. This means vaccination is recommended for all people six months old and older.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cAs good public health policy, we at 溏心vlog免费B站 are recommending that everyone, students, faculty and staff get vaccinated,\u201d said Chad Henderson, director of Health Services<\/a>. \u201cVaccination and good health habits, such as frequent hand washing are the best ways to prevent flu.\u201d

\nHenderson and his team are preparing for vaccination clinics and a public education program that will repeat many of the messages issued during last year\u2019s H1N1 pandemic. Henderson said clinics are being planned for the first week in October. Additional announcements will be made when dates, times and locations are finalized.<\/p>\n


\nLast year, those who wanted maximum protection needed two shots\u2014one for seasonal flu and the other for H1N1. Only one shot, which will include H1N1 vaccine and vaccine against other strains, will be needed this flu season.<\/p>\n


\nTo help Rhode Island\u2019s universities and colleges get the word out early about the importance of vaccinations, David Gifford, director of the state Department of Health issued a letter that he asked universities to send to the students\u2019 families. He also wrote to university presidents seeking their assistance to combat the flu.<\/p>\n


\nIn his letter to 溏心vlog免费B站 President David M. Dooley, Gifford wrote, \u201cDespite all the media attention that H1N1 flu received last year, the unfortunate truth is that complications from seasonal flu viruses hospitalize and kill college students across the country every year. Because of close living quarters, communal bathrooms and high levels of social activity among your students, the flu will be circulating on your campus again in the coming academic year. Vaccination is the most effective way to limit the spread of the flu and to keep your students in classrooms, on athletic fields, and out of student health centers.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nIn his letter to families, Gifford said Rhode Island achieved the highest vaccination rates in the country last year. By the end of flu season, more than 10,000 college students were vaccinated.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cAlthough these numbers are admirable, we need to do more to increase our vaccination rates this coming year,\u201d he wrote. \u201cHigh vaccine coverage rates in colleges help create (large group) immunity needed to reduce the spread of flu among students, faculty and campus community members.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nGifford wants Rhode Island to be a flu-free state in 2010-2011.<\/p>\n


\nSince last year\u2019s crisis, Henderson said the big challenge would be to convince members of the campus community that maximum participation in prevention efforts is essential.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cOur message to everyone will be that if you get the vaccine and follow good health practices you will be healthier and so will the community,\u201d Henderson said.

\nLike last year, Health Services personnel are emphasizing the differences between colds and the flu.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cFlu is characterized by rapid onset of fever, body aches and pain, and severe chills,\u201d said Ellen Reynolds, associate director of Health Services. \u201cA cold usually starts with respiratory symptoms like a sore throat, a runny nose and\/or congestion, and usually there is no fever.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nOn its website, Health Services recommends six key practices to prevent the flu:<\/p>\n


\n – Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others and do not share drinks, utensils, etc.

\n – Stay home from work and school and avoid doing errands when you are sick. Stay out until your temperature remains normal for 24 hours.

\n – Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing with a tissue or the inside for your elbow.

\n – Wash your hands often with soap and water to protect yourself from germs.

\n – Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.

\n – Practice other good health behaviors. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.<\/p>\n


\nFor further information, go to www.uri.edu\/news\/h1n1,<\/a> www.cdc.gov\/h1n1flu<\/a> and www.health.uri.edu<\/a>.\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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