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Ohio Church Bans Shaking Hands

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CINCINNATI, Ohio — Parishioners will no longer offer handshakes as a sign of peace at a Roman Catholic Church in Cincinnati because of concerns about swine flu.

St. Veronica Church staff distributed a flier at weekend Masses advising that participants should no longer hold hands for the "Our Father" prayer or shake hands during the "sign of peace."

Also, priests will no longer shake hands with parishioners after Mass, and wine won't be offered from a cup during Communion. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati says individual parishes have the ability to make such decisions on health concerns.
Schools and churches across the country are taking precautions against the global swine flu epidemic that emerged in April. Health officials expect a surge in cases this fall.
Last week, Franklin County reported its first death contributed to the H1N1 virus.

http://www.onntv.com/live/content/onnnews/stories/2009/09/08/Handshakes_Banned.html?sid=102
 

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Just a reminder for you all..



2009-10 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Updates

On this page:

Vaccine Availability

Where can I find seasonal influenza vaccine?
See your health care provider to get the flu vaccine, or seek out other locations where vaccine is being offered. The following flu clinic locator is a useful tool for finding vaccine in your area and are open to the public.

Vaccination Protection

Will this year's vaccine protect me against the flu?
The flu vaccine protects against the three main flu strains that research indicates will cause the most illness during the flu season. This year’s influenza vaccine contains three new influenza virus strains.
They are:

  • A/Brisbane/59/2007(H1N1)-like virus;
  • A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2)-like virus;
  • B/Brisbane 60/2008-like antigens.
The 2009-10 influenza vaccine can protect you from getting sick from these three viruses, or it can make your illness milder if you get a related but different influenza virus strain.
For more information about the effectiveness of flu vaccine, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/vaccineeffect.htm
For more information about how the viruses in the vaccine are selected, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/virusqa.htm
Who should get vaccinated this season?
In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated. However, it is recommended by CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that certain people should get vaccinated each year. Most of these people are recommended for vaccination because they are at high risk of having serious flu complications or they live with or care for people at high risk for serious complications.
People recommended for seasonal influenza vaccination during the 2009-10 season remain the same as the previous season:

  • Children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday
  • Pregnant women
  • People 50 years of age and older
  • People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
  • People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
  • People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:
    • Health care workers
    • Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
    • Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)

  • Page last updated August 12, 2009
 
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