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Holy Spirit Church at 355 E Champlain Dr, Fresno, CA 93730-1273 US - Flu Season guidelines

GUIDELINES FOR MASS DURING THE COLD AND FLU SEASON

• Do not shake hands (e.g., greetings and sign of peace)
• Pastors are not to distribute the Precious Blood (chalice)
• Do not give the Host on the tongue. Doing so can contaminate the entire ciborium if a finger touches an infected person on the tongue and then returns to the ciborium.
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must wipe hands with sanitizing hand wipes before and after distributing the Eucharist.
• Do not come to Mass if you have flu-like symptoms.
• Do not bring children to Mass if they have flu-like symptoms or are ill.
• If you cough or sneeze – use the bent arm area or your sleeve.
• Wash your hands well with hot water and soap before and after Mass
• When you can’t wash your hands, use a hand sanitizer with at least 62% alcohol.
• Do not touch your face or mouth without first washing your hands.
• Get your flu shot, get plenty of rest, eat a balanced diet, drink water and exercise.

God’s People should remember that they are excused from attending Mass if:

(a) they are ill with the flu or have reason to believe that they have flu-like symptoms
(b) must stay home to care for a family member who is ill; o
(c) they reasonably fear they will spread a flu virus

Diocesan website (www.dioceseoffresno.org) 2009.

2 Vaccines for 2 Types of Flu

• Pandemic Flu H1N1: those most at risk who need to get vaccinated are: pregnant women, children & young adults (6 months to 24 years of age), households with infants 6 months of age or younger, adults with chronic health conditions.
• Seasonal Flu: those at most risk who need to get vaccinated are: children (6 months to 18 years), adults, seniors.

Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms of Pandemic Flu H1N1 are similar to symptoms of Seasonal Flu
(If symptoms persist or get worse, seek medical attention)

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Body aches
• Diarrhea

Prevention

• Wash hands often
• Cover coughs and sneezes
  
• Stay home when sick
  
• Get flu vaccinations
  
• Call your health care provider forvaccine information

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