tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18574173786770814572011-07-30T16:01:32.128-05:00working together to protect our families and our communitiesFight the Flunoreply@blogger.comBlogger471100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-52864100873001919492009-12-01T09:51:00.001-06:002009-12-01T09:57:04.216-06:00

Dental professionals now have a dedicated page with information on how to fight the flu by reducing the risk of its spread in their facilities and among their staff and patients.http://www.fighttheflumo.com/dentist.html

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-55567904288196285672009-12-01T09:49:00.001-06:002009-12-01T09:51:07.493-06:00

Aprenda como protegerse usted mismo y a su familia contra la gripe. Visite www.combatalagripe.com.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-27376404719866778582009-11-30T09:50:00.002-06:002009-11-30T09:53:09.072-06:00

The Fight the Flu campaign saw a large decline in activity last week. From November 23 through November 29, the website served approximately 1,218 unique hosts, a 49% decrease from the previous week. This represents approximately one-third of the traffic the site received 5 weeks ago. On average each host:Viewed 1.9 web pages (unchanged from the previous week)Downloaded 1.4 PDF files (an increase

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-59338917974148822192009-11-23T14:13:00.003-06:002009-11-23T14:17:19.541-06:00

The Fight the Flu campaign continued to see a decline in activity last week, consistent with the decline from the previous week. During the week of November 16 through November 22, the website served approximately 2,408 unique hosts*, a 12% decrease from the previous week. On average each host:Viewed 1.9 web pages (a decrease of 0.1 pages from the previous week)Downloaded 1.1 PDF files (unchanged

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-65010289740374640302009-11-18T08:16:00.000-06:002009-11-18T08:17:59.294-06:00

FTC Warns Against Peddling Unproven H1N1 Productshttp://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/11/h1n1.shtmFDA Approves a Fifth Vaccine Against H1N1http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm190783.htmA new study suggests healthy adults may be better protected than expected against H1N1http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/NIAID/Templates/Specialized/PreseedableLeftRightNav.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRNODEGUID=%

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-29331116790366572052009-11-17T08:04:00.003-06:002009-11-17T08:06:06.407-06:00

New page added to Fight the Flu website with information for pharmacists. Check it out at http://www.fighttheflumo.com/pharmacist.html.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-56875142443051574042009-11-16T09:56:00.002-06:002009-11-16T09:59:06.349-06:00

The Fight the Flu campaign continued to see a decline in activity in most mediums from November 9-November 15. The website served approximately 2,749 unique hosts*, a 13% decrease from the previous week. On average each host:Viewed 2.0 web pages (a decrease of 0.7 pages from the previous week)Downloaded 1.1 PDF files (a decrease of 0.2 PDFs from the previous week)In total 5,600 web pages were

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-58764114811924991212009-11-16T09:25:00.002-06:002009-11-16T09:27:39.911-06:00

Why do some parents refuse to get their children vaccinated? Is it fear or an unhealthy skepticism of science? Dr. Nancy Snyderman weighs in.http://drnancy.newsvine.com/_video/2009/11/12/3494556-saying-no-to-vaccines-yes-to-vitaminsTell us what you think.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-14419097603300855132009-11-09T11:23:00.001-06:002009-11-09T11:25:56.724-06:00

For the week November 2-November 8, the FightTheFluMO website served approximately 3,156 unique hosts*, a 1% increase from the previous week. The most active day for the FightTheFluMO website last week was on Wednesday; and 90% of the site’s activity occurred Monday through Friday, which was similar to the previous week. On average each host:Viewed 2.7 web pages (a decrease of 0.3 from the

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-79855161440412363442009-11-04T08:33:00.003-06:002009-11-04T08:38:58.976-06:00

For the week October 26-November 1, the FightTheFluMO website served approximately 3,137 unique hosts*, a 15% decrease from the previous week. The most active day for the FightTheFluMO website last week was on Monday; and 90% of the site’s activity occurred Monday through Friday, which was similar to the previous week. On average each host:Viewed 3.0 web pages (unchanged from the previous week)

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-33311380252060228072009-10-28T09:46:00.000-05:002009-10-28T09:47:25.735-05:00

Here's another option for protection against H1N1.http://www.fighttheflumo.com/materials/NasalSpray_QA.pdf

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-1944349615309774792009-10-27T11:07:00.002-05:002009-10-27T11:10:37.412-05:00

For the week October 19-October 25, the FightTheFluMO website served approximately 3,672 unique hosts1, a 17% increase from the previous week. The most active day for the FightTheFluMO website last week was on Wednesday; and 90% of the site’s activity occurred Monday through Friday (an increase from 87% the previous week). On average each host:Viewed 3.0 web pages (an increase from 2.9 the

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-85440486108895538992009-10-26T14:21:00.001-05:002009-10-26T14:22:38.433-05:00

New presentation perfect for spreading the word about H1N1 to faith-based organizations. The presentation is approx 9 minutes long and includes music and narration. http://www.fighttheflumo.com/faith.html

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-24946594903641354902009-10-24T21:12:00.001-05:002009-10-24T21:13:55.759-05:00

President Obama declares the H1N1 pandemic a national emergency.http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091024/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_obama_swine_flu

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-40194365267010856042009-10-19T10:51:00.001-05:002009-10-19T10:52:45.182-05:00

Follow a flu virus as it infects a whole family and beyond. Can you think of other ways the flu might spread?http://tinyurl.com/yfcf6w7

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-44264099246370320542009-10-19T10:09:00.001-05:002009-10-19T10:12:11.380-05:00

For the week October 12-October 18, the FightTheFluMO website served approximately 3,135 unique hosts*, a 63% increase from the previous week. The most active day for the FightTheFluMO website last week was on Tuesday; and 87% of the site’s activity occurred Monday through Friday (a decrease from 95% the previous week). On average each host:Viewed 2.9 web pages (an increase from 2.8 the previous

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-16944157019987506452009-10-15T11:55:00.002-05:002009-10-15T11:57:18.135-05:00

Take Time for Clean Hands poster added at FightTheFluMO. Post in bathrooms and kitchens to help fight dirty hands.http://tinyurl.com/ygsu98c

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-70313883546298545542009-10-12T10:31:00.003-05:002009-10-12T10:32:50.753-05:00

Spanish versions of "What you Need to Know" posted to FightTheFluMO.http://www.fighttheflumo.com/health.html

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-85138397832785541062009-10-12T10:21:00.002-05:002009-10-12T10:22:49.222-05:00

Great article from the New York Times debunking the myths about H1N1 vaccine.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/12/opinion/12offit.html?_r=2&th&emc=thTell us what myths you've heard.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-54719761539173915472009-10-12T09:14:00.001-05:002009-10-12T09:16:29.803-05:00

For the week October 5-October 11, the FightTheFluMO campaign served approximately 1,920 unique hosts*, a 54% increase from the previous week. The most active day for the FightTheFluMO website last week was on Friday; and 95% of the site’s activity occurred Monday through Friday (an increase from 92% the previous week). On average each host:Viewed 2.8 web pages (a decrease from 3.1 the previous

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-7148572102585269882009-10-09T14:41:00.002-05:002009-10-09T14:44:01.813-05:00

With all the buzz about the H1N1 vaccine, it's no wonder we are confused and concerned. Are you going to get the H1N1 vaccine? Why or why not?

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-45455508533880686052009-10-08T12:48:00.002-05:002009-10-08T12:52:41.830-05:00

"The Flu - Myths and Realities" just posted to FightTheFluMO at http://www.fighttheflumo.com/materials/MythsRealities.pdf

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-42416036758502933132009-10-08T08:56:00.002-05:002009-10-08T08:58:20.707-05:00

Have the flu? Not sure? Check out the new flu self-evaluation tool from the CDC at http://www.flu.gov/evaluation/.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-17496295113464173252009-10-07T14:13:00.003-05:002009-10-07T14:18:53.059-05:00

Not sure what type of vaccine is for you? Have questions about flu prevention? Leave a comment with your seasonal or H1N1 flu questions.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-77908363881090695772009-10-05T10:12:00.002-05:002009-10-05T10:15:51.999-05:00

For the week September 28-October 5, the FightTheFluMO campaign served approximately 1,250 unique hosts.* The most active day for the FightTheFluMO website was on Wednesday; and 92.4% of the site’s activity occurred Monday through Friday. On average each host:Viewed 3.1 web pagesDownloaded 2.6 PDF filesIn total 3,937 web pages were viewed, 3,227 PDF documents and 81 mp3 files were downloaded last

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-67624678225563824592009-10-02T08:50:00.003-05:002009-10-02T08:51:21.769-05:00

Do you know how to sneeze properly? A group of very bright, young scientists teaches proper technique.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXXgRvdq7fg

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-56209841609276137062009-10-01T08:54:00.000-05:002009-10-01T08:55:26.625-05:00

Radio public service announcements posted on FtF website and a new video PSA has been uploaded to the FtF YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/fightthefluMO.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-41352837051318192632009-09-30T11:03:00.001-05:002009-09-30T11:06:21.853-05:00

Read breaking news on H1N1 from around the nation. News block added to Fight the Flu webpage. http://www.fighttheflumo.com/

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-7734975743744347832009-09-28T13:13:00.002-05:002009-09-28T13:15:54.978-05:00

Not sure what to do when you think you have the flu? A new document spells it out for you. Learn where to go and what to do when you start feeling cough, fever, stuffy or runny nose, body aches and headache.Also posted today - Influenza and Asthma - what people with asthma, or their caregivers should know. And a new resource for faith-based organizations. It's all online at

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-12429020992134834182009-09-23T14:05:00.001-05:002009-09-23T14:06:34.860-05:00

Wondering who should get H1N1 vaccinations, when and where to get them? Find answers to your questions about the new vaccine.http://www.fighttheflumo.com/materials/H1N1Vaccine_QA.pdf

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-49871651524405342462009-09-22T14:35:00.001-05:002009-09-22T14:37:09.267-05:00

New Q and A document added to Fight the Flu website - answers H1N1 vaccine questions for pregnant women.http://www.fighttheflumo.com/materials/PregnantH1N1VaxQA.pdf

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-62233352928001942332009-09-18T16:11:00.002-05:002009-09-18T16:13:16.609-05:00

New poster of texting teen with message about H1N1 and seasonal flu posted to www.fightthefluMO.com along with a Q and A comparison of H1N1 versus seasonal flu. Check it out!

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-59200352241227230512009-09-17T14:50:00.003-05:002009-09-17T14:52:08.183-05:00

Health care workers page has received a major reformatting at www.fightthefluMO.com. Check it out for links to the latest guidance and printable materials for your office or facility.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-37382661170935227962009-09-17T14:48:00.001-05:002009-09-17T14:50:21.096-05:00

Three new posters added to www.fightthefluMO.com include one encouraging pregnant women to get vaccinated against seasonal flu and H1N1, encouraging parents to vaccinate their kids and explaining to seniors why they are not first in line for H1N1 shots. Download and print as needed.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-25995371299642435552009-09-15T15:17:00.001-05:002009-09-15T15:19:32.678-05:00

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has approved four vaccines against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. The vaccines will be distributed nationally after the initial lots become available, which is expected within the next four weeks.The vaccines are made by CSL Limited, MedImmune LLC, Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Limited, and sanofi pasteur Inc. All four firms

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-2076981107758979262009-09-14T11:51:00.001-05:002009-09-14T11:52:45.819-05:00

Are you smarter than a third grader? See what they know on this short Fight the Flu public service announcement.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-48419844190120131852009-09-14T08:28:00.001-05:002009-09-14T08:29:42.671-05:00

Quoting:"Swine influenza has been present in the United States for over 80 years, but the 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus now circulating among humans is not the same as "swine flu." The 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza currently circulating among humans is a "novel" flu strain, with a genetic makeup that is unique and has not been seen before in humans, birds or pigs..."

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-25036333391448092682009-09-11T15:17:00.001-05:002009-09-11T15:18:49.932-05:00

Early reports from clinical trials of H1N1 vaccine in healthy adults shows it to be well tolerated and effective after just one dose. Read the press release from HHS at http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/09/20090911a.html.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-65743547621474208682009-09-11T13:42:00.000-05:002009-09-11T13:43:42.206-05:00

An epidemic occurs when a disease affects many people at the same time, and spreads from person to person in a place where the disease is not permanently prevalent. A pandemic occurs when a brand new virus, never before seen in the human population spreads easily from person-to-person and causes widespread disease and death. The 2009 novel H1N1 influenza virus was declared a pandemic by the

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-18192126777174977922009-09-11T13:41:00.000-05:002009-09-11T13:42:48.432-05:00

People who are sick with flu-like symptoms should stay home until at least 24 hours after their fever has gone away, without the help of fever-reducing medication. While home they should wash their hands frequently with soap and water, cover their cough or sneeze, try to stay alone in one room of the house to limit their interaction with others, and wipe down surfaces with a household cleaning

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-11075259640729442722009-09-11T13:40:00.000-05:002009-09-11T13:41:28.665-05:00

Most people will recover from H1N1 or seasonal flu within 4-5 days. Adults who have a healthy immune system should go home and rest until their fever has been gone for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.Adults with chronic health conditions, senior adults or children who get sick should contact their health care provider for a recommendation about whether to come into

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-24490982312375613562009-09-11T13:39:00.001-05:002009-09-11T13:39:56.537-05:00

The symptoms of H1N1 are similar to the seasonal flu -- cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, fever of 100 degrees or higher, body aches, chills or tiredness. Some people who have had H1N1 have also experienced nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, which are not typically symptoms of seasonal flu.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-38237536961014093532009-09-11T13:37:00.002-05:002009-09-11T13:39:02.766-05:00

Many times people are concerned about things that are new to them, or that they don't fully understand. As local public health departments and their partners continue to provide credible, timely, accurate information, people will become more comfortable with understanding the H1N1 virus and making the best possible decision about how protect themselves from it.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-52164273261289292212009-09-11T13:34:00.001-05:002009-09-11T13:35:34.363-05:00

It is important to maintain a good balance between concern and complacency. The H1N1 virus has been mild so far in the majority of people it has impacted, and the hope is that it continues to stay mild. However, influenza viruses have a history of constantly mutating and changing, and so the H1N1 virus could become much more severe this fall. The best thing people can do is stay informed and

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-43444430897865774852009-09-11T13:32:00.000-05:002009-09-11T13:34:39.687-05:00

At this point local public health departments cannot say when the H1N1 vaccine will be available for distribution to the public. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that H1N1 vaccine may be available as soon as mid- to late October. But they have not provided specific information about when it will actually arrive in local jurisdictions, or how many doses the initial

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-27602790743131722302009-09-11T11:28:00.006-05:002009-09-11T13:32:15.073-05:00

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that approximately five to 20 percent of Americans get the seasonal flu each year.

Fight the Flunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857417378677081457.post-88352630943648788332009-09-10T09:25:00.002-05:002009-09-11T13:37:17.452-05:00

Join the effort to work together to protect our families and our communities from all types of flu this fall and winter.Protect your family.Protect yourself.Protect our community.Learn more about this grassroots effort from local public health departments across Missouri and their partners, and find out what you can do to Fight the Flu at http://www.fighttheflumo.com/.

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