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CNRSE STAFF IN FULL SWING
FOR FLU READINESS By Twilla Smith
Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs Commander Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE) Rear Adm. Tim Alexander and Executive Director Mr. Bruce Cwalina were first in line to receive their annual influenza vaccinations on Sept. 15. Four Hospital Corpsmen from Naval Hospital Jacksonville set up a mobile vaccination station in the headquarters conference room. Vaccinations were available to the entire staff. After receiving his shot, Rear Adm. Alexander said, “It’s important for everyone to receive flu vaccinations. It’s key to our mission readiness.” More than 200 CNRSE staff members were immunized in a few hours.
There are specific medical guidelines as to who can receive influenza vaccines. Patients age 2-49 can receive the Flumist, which is administered much like a nasal spray. Anyone over 49 must receive injectable vaccine. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, and American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine as soon as vaccine is available this fall. While flu is unpredictable, it's likely that 2009 H1N1 viruses and regular seasonal viruses will cause illness in the U.S. this flu season. The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against three different flu virus types: an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness last season. The best way to stay healthy through the flu season is to get vaccinated early! When heading into the flu season, it’s important to double-up on preventive measures to safeguard against person-to-person spread of infection. Washing your hands, sneezing into your elbow not your hands, getting plenty of rest, exercise, and good nutrition can make all the difference. The CDC website, http://www.cdc.gov/flu/, has this and other helpful information about the flu this season.
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Hurricane Season 2010
Important Links
Ready.gov:
Navy Operation Prepare Page
Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS)
CNO-Mandated Hurricane Tasks
NAS Jacksonville
NAVSTA Mayport
SUBASE Kings Bay
NAVWPNSTA Charleston
NAS Key West
CBC Gulfport
NAVSTA Guantanamo Bay
NSA Panama City
NSA Orlando
NAS Meridian
NAS Pensacola
NAS Whiting Field
NAS Corpus Christi
NAS Kingsville
NAS/JRB Fort Worth
NAS/JRB New Orleans
NSA New Orleans
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