Geraldton District Hospital, Building

Influenza Season

Influenza Season

 

Geraldton District Hospital would like to give members of our community some helpful tips on how to stay healthy during the flu season.

 

  • Get the flu shot.
  • Wash your hands with soap and      water or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer thoroughly and often,      especially after touching/blowing your nose.  Good hand hygiene is the best way to      prevent the spread of all flu viruses.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve      when you cough or sneeze (i.e.: into your elbow or shirt).  This prevents spreading your germs to      others.
  • Stay home when you are ill. 
  • If caring for someone who is ill,      make sure that you wash your hands often.
  • Avoid large crowds of people      where viruses can spread easily.  
  • Keep commonly      used surfaces clean and disinfected by using a household cleaner; these surfaces      include door handles, light switches, telephones and keyboards.

 

Also, to protect the health of our patient and residents please DO NOT visit the Acute Care or Long-Term Care units if you are ill.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 

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