2/5 -- No pre-registration is required for the following flu clinics, and there is no charge for the H1N1 vaccine.

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8/18 -- Is your staff ready to prevent the flu this season? Learn what you can do to keep your work force healthy and productive all year long. Click here./a> for free resources from the CDC and the most up to date recommendations.

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8/18 -- For the most up to date flu information for health professionals click here.


3/5 -- The Lorain County Health Alert is designed and intended to provide a site where interested individuals may seek additional information on Health Alerts for Lorain County.

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9/26 -- Ready.gov, a website created by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, offers short, instructional videos on how to prepare for disasters. Four videos, ranging in length from three to five minutes, are available on the website. The topics include older Americans, people with disabilities, pets, and general family preparedness. To view these videos, click on the following link: http://www.ready.gov/america/about/instructional.html

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9/20 --

One important step families can take to prepare in the event on an emergency is packing an emergency supplies kit. Emergency supplies kits, also referred to as go-kits, can be made using a large plastic bin or similar item. Supplies, such as non-perishable foods, medications, and blankets, are added to the kit, along with emergency contact information and the family emergency plan. The supplies need to be reviewed at least once a year or when the family's needs change, and the kit needs to be kept in a place that is easily accessible should the family need to evacuate quickly. There should be enough items for every family member in the household.

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