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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 5, 2010

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Leah Bucco-White, Communications and Legislative Services, 402-471-9356, leah.bucco-white@nebraska.gov

 
DHHS Flu Prevention Tip of the Week

For the Week of Feb. 8


Note:  A sound bite is available at:   http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/audio.aspx

Flu prevention tip of the week from Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

“If you feel like you have the flu or any other illness, stay home.  You don’t want to make your co-workers or classmates sick.” 

For the latest flu updates and information about flu prevention, visit the DHHS Web site at www.dhhs.ne.gov/PublicHealth/Pages/influenza_index.aspx.  Questions about the flu?  Call the DHHS Flu Information Hotline from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday at 888-541-5668 or 402-471-2579.

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