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INFLUENZA UPDATES                            
The Joplin City and Jasper County Health Departments regularly monitor flu-related illnesses  
in the local region and remain in constant contact with state health department officials. 

Resources:

• Latest CDC Updates
• Latest Global Updates
• What You Can Do
• Caring for Someone in Your Home

Prevention:

• Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently with
  hot, soapy water
• Cover your cough with your sleeve
• Stay home if you are sick (for at least seven days
  AFTER the onset of illness or 24 hours after symptoms
   resolve, whichever is longest)
• Avoid contact with infected persons

For more information on flu, visit: 
www.flu.gov
www.cdc.gov
Health and Human Services Website
Fight The Flu Website

For questions about your own personal medical symptoms and conditions, please contact your physician.