Important information on keeping your family safe from the flu.

Brian Kolb wants
you and your family
to stay healthy
during flu season.

WHAT IS THE FLU?
According to the National Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses and can lead to mild to severe sickness and, in some rare cases, even death. Certain people, such as senior citizens, young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease) are at increased risk for serious complications from seasonal flu illness.

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WHAT IS H1N1?
The CDC reported that the 2009 H1N1 (also called the “Swine Flu”) is a new influenza virus first detected in people in the U.S. in April 2009. Illness from the H1N1 virus has ranged from mild to severe. While most people have recovered without needing medical treatment, hospitalizations and deaths from infection with the H1N1 virus have occurred. Young children and pregnant women are at high risk of serious complications from H1N1.

HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY?
As stated by the CDC, a seasonal flu vaccine and a 2009 H1N1 vaccine can protect against these viruses. A flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu infection. You can further reduce flu risk by washing your hands often with soap and water, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth or having close contact with people who are sick.


CONTACT BRIAN KOLB:
607 West Washington St., Suite 2 • Geneva, NY 14456 • (315) 781-2030
69 South St. • Auburn, NY 13021 • (315) 255-3045
933 Legislative Office Building • Albany, NY 12248 • (518) 455-3751
E-mail:

FLU VACCINATION RESOURCES
  1. Visit the American Lung Association
    Go to the American Lung Association’s Flu Clinic locator, type in your zip code and find a flu clinic near you: www.flucliniclocator.org

  2. Call your County Dept. of Health
    Contact your County Department of Health to find a flu clinic in your community.

    • Cayuga County Flu Hotline
      (315) 253-1157

    • Cortland County Department of Health
      (607) 753-5036

    • Onondaga County Department of Health
      (315) 435-5752

    • Ontario County Public Health
      (585) 396-4343

    • Seneca County Department of Health
      (315) 539-1920

  3. Call the State Dept. of Health
    H1N1 Flu Hotline: 1-800-808-1987

If you would like more information on flu prevention or flu clinics or any other state issue, send an e-mail to kolbb@assembly.state.ny.us or call (315) 781-2030.
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