Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) Precautions.
So, in order to prevent unnecessary panic, I'd like to
offer the following suggestions about how we might react to the growing threat
of Swine Flu at Center Congregational Church.
1. For the time being, and unless otherwise ordered by
the Connecticut and Meriden Departments of Health, all activities, programs and
worship will continue as scheduled.
2. It has not yet been determined how virulent this
particular strain of influenza is, so the CDC and the Connecticut Department of
Health are recommending standard safety procedures for any flu outbreak.
3. Hand washing is most important. Alcohol-based hand
sanitizers will kill this virus, if used properly. Sanitizer will be available at
several locations at church. Face masks are thought to be ineffective, since
most face masks are not fine enough to filter out the virus.
4. Symptoms of this influenza are the same as any other
influenza including high fever, chills, sweating, and significant body aches.
5. IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE THE FLU, PLEASE STAY HOME.
Repeat. IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE THE FLU, PLEASE STAY HOME. This is important...it
is thought that this flu is transmitted relatively easily from person to
person.
6. Should there be a significant outbreak of this flu in
the
7. Please do not panic. You cannot get this flu by eating
pork. Sniffles and spring allergies are not the flu...if you do not have a high
fever and body aches, you do not have the flu!
8. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
call me or the Meriden Health Department.
-Pastor Jim