CDC Reports fastest start to Flu in 15 years!

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Infection Prevention eNews Letter: CDC officials report fastest start to flu season in over 15 years CDC officials say the rate of outpatient visits involving flu-like illnesses has reached or exceeded the national baseline for a month, and high activity was observed in 12 states during the week ending Nov. 30, indicating the fastest start of flu season since 2003-04. The 2019-20 flu season also has a 40% likelihood of reaching its peak this month, and six pediatric deaths have been documented so far, according to the CDC. Obviously people shared more than a Thanksgiving meal!  Just finished the 20th National Handwashing Awareness Week and need MORE practice before the family gatherings and activities this Holiday season!  Please take advantage of the free posters link! It will have a positive impact on their health and wellness if you share them! Remember there are MANY other viral infections that do not have vaccines: CMV, RSV, enterovirus, AFM (Acute Flaccid Myelitis), parainfluenza, Coxsackie, Norovirus and many more!  Then of course there is MRSA, Strep, C difficile, E coli and many more bacteria, as well! Download as many posters for free to send home with the students so they may teach their families as well!! The posters are in 21 languages you can download and give away to help "Spread the word not the germs"! Take pictures for us to share! Just for the Health of it! Will Sawyer, MD 513-769-4951 dr....@henrythehand.org  Visit Our Website Give them the Tools! Visual cues and reminders always help change behavior! Yes even healthcare professionals!! Have Henry the Hand Champion Handwasher "hang around" your healthcare facility nursing or medical school to improve compliance. A culture of accountability works for everyone!  Help others "Break the habit"! Just for the Health of it!   Vinyl repositional wall posters   to help reinforce the message!   Examples: Henry the Hand 4 Principles posters, Do not Touch the T Zone poster, Germs on Your Hands poster, Classroom Weekly Handwashing Charts and Handwashing Instruction Guide posters ALL available! FREE Posters: Click HERE Follow us on Social Media!

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