The mission of Redington-Fairview
General Hospital (RFGH) is to develop, provide,
and facilitate quality comprehensive, cost-effective
health services for the people we serve.
Redington-Fairview General Hospital
is an independent community hospital located in
Skowhegan, Maine. RFGH has provided quality, comprehensive
health services to the residents of Somerset County
since 1952. A member of the Maine Hospital Association,
RFGH offers inpatient and outpatient services
in many specialties, has a network of community-based
primary care and pediatric physicians, and provides
24-hour emergency medical services.
SEASONAL
FLU SHOT CLINICS POSTPONED
Information on
Swine Flu (Influenza A H1N1)
The signs
and symptoms of influenza A H1N1 are the same
as seasonal influenza and include recent onset
of two or more of the following signs/symptoms;
runny nose or nasal congestion, sore throat, cough,
fever or feeling feverish and body aches. You
should contact your healthcare provider if you
are experiencing any of these signs and symptoms
and have traveled or been in contact with an ill
individual who has traveled to any of the regions
where influenza A H1N1 has been confirmed.
Infection control practices
aimed at preventing transmission of the influenza
A H1N1 virus and spread of illness are the same
as seasonal influenza and include;
• Practice respiratory
hygiene/ cough etiquette, cover your cough with
tissue or sleeve, promptly dispose of soiled
tissues and wash or sanitize hands.
• Stay home
from work or school to avoid spreading infections,
including influenza to the community and others.
• Avoid contact
with people who are coughing or otherwise ill.
• Avoid touching
your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Wash hand
frequently to lessen the spread of respiratory
illness.
A toll
free public information line has been established
for more information:
1-888-257-0990
Ongoing updates can be
found at:
Maine CDC – http://www.mainepublichealth.gov
US CDC - http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
WHO - http://www.who.int/en/
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