Gregg County Health Dept. - Flu Information Site

NOTICE: Broken Links - 10-2009

M C - ms — 2009-10-21T01:16:00Z

To our viewers:

We have had reports of broken links on our information websites. This happened unexpectedly and we are tracking the source for this happening. We will attempt to review all links in the next week and update them. In the interim we will be removing previously published blog entries to verify the links active. Thank you for your patience.

Please feel free to contact us is you find one. Send your email to zerucha@mrcgregg.com.

Thank you!

Sorry for the down time

M C - ms — 2009-10-21T01:12:00Z

We have had some server problems over the past 2 weeks... these should be fixed shortly. Please excuse the website down time.

George F Zerucha, M.T.S., PA-C
Webmaster
Medical Reserve Corps of Gregg County

Gregg County Health Dept and Gregg County Medical Reserve Corps now on TWITTER

George F Zerucha M.T.S. PA-C — 2009-06-18T21:49:00Z

Out hope is this be another means to effectively communicate with Citizens in Gregg and surrounding counties.

Check us out at:

http://twitter.com/MRCGREGG

Pandemic Flu Website for Gregg County : www.greggfluinfo.info: under reconstructions

CDC PODCAST- Symptoms of Swine Flu -4-27-2009

George F Zerucha M.T.S. PA-C — 2009-04-30T19:00:00Z

In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with CDC's Influenza Division, describes the symptoms of swine flu and warning signs to look for that indicate the need for urgent medical attention.

Date Released: 4/27/2009
Running time: 3:45
Author: Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division (CCID/NCIRD/ID)
Series Name: CDC Featured Podcasts

Source: http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=11281

TDH-Texas Prepare Website for families in ENGLISH - En Espanol

George F Zerucha M.T.S. PA-C — 2009-04-30T01:13:00Z

Prepare your family for all harzards

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR TEXAS PREPARE IN ENGLISHWhen disaster hits, Texans need to be ready. Follow our simple step-by-step online guide to building your plan–including family strategies, handy checklists, and special needs considerations for the disabled, the elderly and pets. If you can’t easily answer these three key questions, make your plan today.

En Espanol - CLICK HERE

La preparación de su familia para enfrentar una emergencia grave requiere más que sólo registrarse en un sitio de preparación para desastres. Para sacar el mayor provecho de este programa, debe comprometerse a crear y continuar su plan de preparación.

LINKS - Rapid Links

George F Zerucha M.T.S. PA-C — 2009-04-29T19:42:00Z

Swine Flu RAPID LINKS

Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection are being identified in the U.S. and globally. Information designed for local health department use can be found here.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established a Web page that will be updated daily concerning the current investigation of human cases of Swine Flu Influenza A. The page also includes information and guidance for clinicians, public health personnel, and the public.

These are hyperlinked to CDC websites for quick referral:

Topics include:

For additional swine flu H1N1 - information, visit::

Source:

How Can Families Prepare for a Pandemic?

M C - ms — 2007-02-13T20:58:00Z

The CDC and the Department of Education have teamed up to present this short video on how to prepare for a pandemic.
http://media.ed.gov:8080/ramgen/safety/bird_flu.smil?usehostname

It focuses on four basic ways to prepare:
1. Communicate with your child's school
2. Make a Family Plan
3. Stock up on essential supplies
4. Practice good hygiene

For more information see PandemicFlu.gov

Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic

M C - ms — 2007-02-12T21:46:00Z

Just released-guidance from OSHA on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic

OSHA Pandemic Guidance

September Prepardness Month -- IS YOUR FAMILY PREPARED????

M C - ms — 2006-09-14T05:59:00Z