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1 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center 10 Medisys Family Care Center- Hollis Tudors 19 Brookdale Family Care Center- Linden Boulevard 8900 Van Wyck Expressway 200-16 Hollis Avenue 2554 Linden Boulevard 718-206-6000 718-736-8204 718-240-8600

2 Flushing Hospital Medical Center 11 Medisys Family Care Center- Howard Beach 20 Brookdale Family Care Center- New Lots 4500 Parsons Blvd. 157-02 Cross Bay Blvd. 465 New Lots Avenue 718-670-5000 718-323-3590 718-240-8950

3 Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center 12 Medisys Family Care Center- Jamaica 21 Brookdale Family Care Center- Pennsylvania Linden Blvd & Rockaway Pkwy 90-16 Sutphin Boulevard 1110 Pennsylvania Avenue 718-240-5000 718-523-5500 718-649-5519

4 Peninsula Hospital Center 13 Medisys Family Care Center- Ozone Park (Clock 22 MediSys Nursing Home- Peninsula Center for 51-15 Beach Channel Drive tower) Extended Care and Rehabiltation 718-734-2000 91-20 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 2 5015 Beach Channel Drive 718-641-8207 718-734-2000 5 Medisys Family Care Center – Astoria 4-21 27th Avenue 14 Medisys Family Care Center - St. Albans 23 MediSys Nursing Home 718-278-6885 171-23 111th Avenue Schulman and Schachne Institute 718-206-9888 9620 Church Avenue Brooklyn 6 Medisys Family Care Center- Axel (Dental) 718-240-6909 134-20 Jamaica Avenue 15 Medisys Family Care Center- Women’s Health 718-206-6980 Center 24 MediSys Nursing Home—Trump Pavilion 133-03 Jamaica Ave 89-40 135th Street 7 Medisys Family Care Center- East New York 718-291-3276 718-206-5000 3080 Atlantic Avenue 718-647-0240 16 Brookdale Family Care Center- Atlantic 25 MediSys Facilities—Adult Day Care Center 1883 Eastern Parkway 9620 Church Avenue 8 Medisys Family Care Center- Family Care Center (718) 240-8700 718-240-6909 133-03 Jamaica Ave 718-657-7093 17 Brookdale Family Care Center- Bristol 26 MediSys Facilities—Advanced Bariatric Center 1380 Linden Boulevard 9413 Flatlands Avenue 9 Medisys Family Care Center- Hollis 718-240-5071 718-240-8446 188-23 Jamaica Avenue 718-740-2060 18 Brookdale Family Care Center- Flatbush Ave 1095 Flatbush Avenue 718-240-8800 www.medisyshealth.org What is Infl uenza (fl u)? infected person (about 3 feet) can Do not go to the emergency room for mild fl u- afterward. If you don’t Infl uenza (or fl u) is a H1N1 become infected if these droplets like symptoms if you have no underlying medical have a tissue, cough or (swine seasonal respiratory (lung) fl u) contact the mouth or nose. Infl uenza condition. There will be no infl uenza testing in the sneeze into your sleeve, infection that causes fever and a cough viruses may also spread when a room. Testing does not affect treatment or medical using the bend in your or sore throat. It is most common during the fall person touches respiratory droplets advice and will only be used to confi rm infl uenza arm to cover your nose and winter months. H1N1 infl uenza (“swine fl u”) is on another person or object, and then infection if you are critically ill. and mouth. caused by a virus that recently emerged in Mexico touches his or her own mouth or nose. • Routinely clean and the United States and has spread throughout Who is at greater risk for complications of frequently-touched the world. So far, there is no evidence that H1N1 How long is a person with fl u contagious? How infl uenza? surfaces and objects, infl uenza is any more, or less, severe than seasonal fl u. long should I stay home? Infants, toddlers, seniors and pregnant such as a desk, While most cases are mild and most people recover The contagious period varies but is thought to be less women are at increased risk of severe keyboard, pen or quickly without medical treatment, hospitalizations than seven days in most cases. illness or complications from infl uenza. doorknob. This is are increasing as the overall number of cases increase. So are people with the following especially important In some people, H1N1 can cause severe illness and If you are sick, stay home at least 24 hours after you underlying health conditions: because the fl u virus death. no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit) or • People with chronic lung problems, can live on hard objects signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a such as asthma or emphysema for up to eight hours. I’ve heard so much about the fl u. How do I know fl ushed appearance or are sweating). This should • People with chronic heart, kidney, live Use general household what is factual? be determined without the use of fever-reducing or blood disorders cleaners or soap or Despite several myths about the fl u, you should know medicines. The same guidelines should be followed • People with neurological disorders that water. As a precaution, the following: even if you are on antiviral medicines. can cause breathing problems disinfectants can also be • Although you may have • People with diabetes used. never contracted the If a member of your household is sick, you may still • People whose immune systems are • Don’t share dishes, glasses, or eating utensils until fl u and don’t think you go to work. It is important that you monitor your weakened due to illness or medication need to get vaccinated, they have been washed. health. • People under 18 years who are on you may still become • Don’t share food or drinks with others. infected, display mild or long-term aspirin no symptoms, and pass When should I go to the emergency room or If you or a family member meet one of these the virus to your family defi nitions and you develop fl u-like illness, please call How is fl u treated? and friends. hospital? • Resting and drinking plenty of fl uids is a great Most fl u cases are mild, however, if you have a your doctor or clinic to discuss treatment. • It is impossible to contract infl uenza from the and effective way to treat fl u. medical condition such as heart disease, immune vaccine, which contains inactivated (killed) How can I protect myself from infl uenza? • Fever-reducing medications, medicines that virus or attenuated (weakened) virus. defi ciency, diabetes, or asthma OR your symptoms have worsened and become more severe, you should Here are the best ways to avoid getting or spreading fl u: contain acetaminophen (Tylenol for example) • Seasonal fl u vaccine will not work against H1N1 • Vaccination is the best protection against or ibuprofen, can help people with the fl u by fl u. To protect against both kinds of fl u, you immediately go to a hospital emergency room. will need two different vaccinations- one for contracting the fl u. The seasonal fl u vaccine is bringing their fever down and relieving their seasonal fl u and one for H1N1. In adults, the signs of severe or worsening illness different from the H1N1 fl u vaccines. Health pain. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) should not be • The fl u vaccine is not effective immediately; it include: offi cials recommend that people get both given to children or teenagers who have the fl u. takes two weeks to provide protection from the • Rapid breathing, diffi culty breathing or vaccinations. • Antiviral medicine can also be used to prevent fl u. shortness of breath • Wash your hands with or treat fl u viruses. There are two types of • Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen soap and water for antiviral medicines that can make your illness What are the symptoms of infl uenza? • Bluish skin color at least 20 seconds milder and make you feel better, Oseltamivir H1N1 infl uenza symptoms resemble those of the • Dizziness or confusion (the time it takes to (Tamifl u) and Zanamivir (Relenza). seasonal fl u: • Increasing fever sing “Happy Birthday” twice). Be sure to wash Seasonal Flu H1N1 (Swine) Flu • Severe or persistent vomiting All types of fl u can cause: Similar to seasonal fl u. A both sides of the hands, • Fever signifi cant number of H1N1 In children, the signs of severe or worsening illness between the fi ngers • Coughing and/or sore throat fl u cases also exhibited the include: and under the nails. How can I get the fl u vaccine? additional symptoms: • Runny or stuffy nose • Increased fever That is the best way to For a complete list of all New York City facilities • Headaches and/or body aches • Vomiting • Rash keep your hands from • Chills • Diarrhea offering vaccines, please visit • Rapid or diffi cult breathing spreading the virus. • Fatigue http://nyc.gov/html/doh/fl u/html/home/home.shtml • Bluish skin color Alcohol-based hand cleaners containing at least 60% alcohol are also effective. After applying the How is the infl uenza virus spread? • Irritability or call 311 for more information. The fl u virus is spread mainly through respiratory • Lack of responsiveness (no hand cleaner, rub hands until dry. droplets that are released when an infected person waking up or not interacting) • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughs or sneezes. People in close proximity to the • Not drinking enough fl uids you cough or sneeze and dispose of the tissue