BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. —— State health officials report high levels of Influenza activity in all regions of New Jersey, mirroring widespread activity across the continental United States.
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“If you haven’t gotten a flu shot already this season, it is not too late,” said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco in a statement urging people to take precautions. “A flu vaccination does not guarantee protection against the flu. Some people who get vaccinated might still get sick. However, people who get a flu vaccine are less likely to get sick with flu or hospitalized from flu than someone who does not get vaccinated.”
New Jersey Department of Health Officials report 836 cases of four types of Influenza in the state’s northeast region, and 3,189 statewide, between Oct. 7, 2017, and Jan. 13.
Bergen County health officials say that in addition to receiving a flu shot, people can use the following everyday techniques to avoid getting sick.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
• If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu.