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The H1N1 flu virus spread around the world quickly. Because it is a new virus, most people do not have immunity. It’s important to protect yourself, but not panic.
FLU SHOTS It’s a good idea to get a flu shot each fall to protect you against common strains of the flu. Flu shots are especially important for young children, older people and people with certain health conditions. A second, separate shot protects against H1N1.
HAND WASHING Washing your hands often is the best way to avoid the flu. Use bar or liquid soap and warm water. If you can’t wash your hands, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
COMMON SENSE The flu comes on suddenly with a fever, sore throat and cough. You may feel achy or sick to your stomach. If you get the flu, stay home for seven days or until you are better. If you have trouble breathing, see your doctor immediately.
Stay healthy! See our updates during the flu season.
While Thanksgiving is the one day family and friends traditionally gather to give thanks for the blessings in their lives, giving thanks and living with a sense of gratitude year-round can actually improve both your health and disposition. Studies have shown that grateful people have higher levels of positive emotions, life satisfaction, vitality and optimism, and lower levels of depression and stress.
Ready to live with an attitude of gratitude? A great place to start is by keeping a gratitude journal. Each week, take some time to reflect and write down those things in life for which you are grateful. The key is to take the time to reflect on the good things in life—something that many of us forget when times are tough or life gets busy.
St. Anthony’s Medical Center Foundation, in partnership with the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation, announced the recipients of St. Anthony’s Medical Center’s Norbert Siegfried Scholarships for 2009. The program is one of the largest of its kind in the community and one of the best offered by any employer in the St. Louis area.
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