Ridgefield Health Department
H1N1 Flu Alert
A committee consisting of the First Selectman, Health Director, Superintendent of Schools, Fire Chief, Police Chief, VNA Director of Community Services, and the School Nursing Supervisor has been working on a regular basis to address H1N1 Flu in Ridgefield.
People who are experiencing flu-like symptoms should call their health care provider to determine whether they should be tested for influenza. Influenza symptoms include fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea.
"Swine Influenza:What Connecticut Residents Need to Know" Fact Sheet
CT DPH H1N1 Flu Information Page
Ridgefield VNA H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Information
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Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs
1. Avoid close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
2. Stay home when you are sick.
Stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. Keep sick children at home. You will help prevent others from catching the illness.
3. Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
4. Wash your hands often.
Washing your hands and the hands of your children often will help protect you from germs.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
6. Practice other good health habits.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
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For additional information about Swine Flu, please visit the
CDC "H1N1 Flu & You" page.
For up-to-date information about U.S. H1N1 Flu cases,
visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
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Ridgefield Health Department
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Mission
To protect and promote the health and welfare of the citizens of Ridgefield.
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We are located at:
Town Hall Annex
66 Prospect Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
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How to reach us:
Phone: (203) 431-2745
Fax: (203) 431-2737
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Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday
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Our Staff:
Edward L. Briggs, MPH, MS, RS
Director of Health
Mary Ellen Miller
Health Administrator
Jennifer Reid
Lyme Community Coordinator
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