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H1N1 Flu Updates
Last Updated: February 3, 2010

Seasonal Flu Updates
Last Updated: February 3, 2010

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Everyday actions can help prevent the spread of illnesses like the H1N1 influenza. Please:

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
  • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

NYS Health Commissioner Richard F Daines
NYS Health Commissioner, Richard F. Daines, M.D., presents the Public Health Excellence Award to Tobacco Free Tompkins coordinator, Ted Schiele, Ithaca Mayor Carolyn Peterson, and Tompkins County Public Health Director, Alice Cole, at The Commons in Ithaca on April 6, 2009. The award was presented as part of National Public Health Week events. Read the full press release from the NYSDOH »

The Tompkins County Health Department provides numerous programs and services for Tompkins County residents. Browse this site to discover the full array of services available.

Our Mission: "Promote, preserve, and improve the health of Tompkins County consistent with Public Health Law."

Don't get the flu. Don't spread the flu. Get Vaccinated. www.cdc.gov/flu

The Tompkins County Health Department makes every effort to post accurate and reliable information. However, it does not guarantee or warrant that the information on this website is complete, accurate, or up-to-date. Tompkins County shall not be liable under any circumstances for any claims or damages arising directly or indirectly from information presented therein. Please contact the program area by phone or the receptionist at 274-6600 for more information.

Updated: February 5, 2010