Swine Flu Info
Flu.gov
Sept/Oct 2009
Welcome to OEHN’s Occupational Health Update email. Flu season is upon us. And, as information continues to change and reliable information is hard to find (such as “How safe is the H1N1 Vaccine?”) OEHN would like to continue to provide you with the most up to date, relevant and reliable information possible. Therefore, the main topic of this issue of OEHN's Occupational Health Updates Newsletter again will be the H1N1 Influenza. We will cover topics such as "Flu Prevention and Treatment?" and "Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for a Pandemic". As an added feature, in respect for Breast Cancer month, you will find a personal story about the importance of getting regular mammograms. Finally, please send us any Occupational Health topic about which you would like to learn more.
The Difference Between Seasonal Flu and the H1N1 and
When to Seek Medical Help
This Flu.gov is a web site managed by the U.S. government. The site's main goal is to break down the facts and myths about Influenza. This article presents a comparative chart showing you the difference in symptoms of the "ordinary" seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu. A second table in this article shows you which flu symptoms require you to seek medical help.
Find out more about this Flu.gov article.
Children's Hospital: Flu Prevention and Treatment
This article published by Children's Hospital discusses what both you can do for yourself and your children to protect against H1N1. Topics include: The Best Technique for Washing Hands and In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention.
This CDC article published in October of 2009, talks about not only the safety aspects of the H1N1 vaccine, but also the vaccine's possible side effects. Other topics in this informative article include: Are there some people who should not receive this vaccine? and How will the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines be monitored for safety?
Find out more about the safety of the H1N1 Vaccine.
Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers (PDF Pamphlet)
The CDC has prepared this pamphlet to provide information and communication resources to help businesses and employers implement recommendations from CDC’s Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009-2010 Influenza Season.
A Personal Story about Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Many people think that BC is a death sentence. But, this is the year 2009, and I want to tell you my story – a different story – which will provide you a reason why, even though the immediate results may not be what you like, (in fact, they may feel like the reasons to not get a mammogram) I hope this story will encourage you to make your mammogram appointment.
OEHN Delivers a Boutique of Occupational Health Solutions...
... for corporate and hospital occupational health departments throughout New England. OEHN has become the recognized leader in the field of occupational and environmental health by providing an expert body of knowledge to employers, insurers, employees and healthcare providers. Some of the Occupational Health solutions that OEHN offers include:
n Employee Health On-site Services
n Police and Fire Psychological Services
n Ergonomic and Industrial Hygiene
n Employee Psychological Health Assessments
MDPH -- H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Program Update
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) sponsors a website which includes the latest up to date Influenza information as it relates to Massachusetts residents. This particular article is one in a series from the MDPH H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Program geared towards the Occupational Health professional and includes information about the H1N1 Initial Allocations and links to screening forms and H1N1 package inserts.
OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) motto is "To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women..." This OSHA publication provides information in the case of a Pandemic -- as is the case with the H1N1 which is at Pandemic Phase 6. The article includes information not only on preparing for a Pandemic, but also the actions an employer and employee should take during the current pandemic.
Read this special information.
ADA: Eat Your Way to Better Health: A Nutrient Rich Diet Helps Support the Immune System and Fight DiseaseThe American Dietetic Association (ADA) states that a strong immune system is your best defense against getting a cold, the flu, foodborne illness or an infectious disease. And a normal immune response ultimately offers protection from other health problems, including arthritis, allergies, abnormal cell development and cancers. This article informs you of the foods to eat and the vitamins to take to keep a healthy immune system.
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