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• WASH  YOUR  HANDS  OFTEN with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after coughing,  sneezing or blowing your nose. Alcohol or benzalkonium chloride based hand cleaners are also effective.

• Avoid  touching  your  eyes,  nose  or  mouth  to help prevent the spread of viruses.

• Don’t  share  food, utensils, beverages or anything that might be contaminated with germs.

• Try  to  avoid  close  contact  with  sick  people.  

• Stay  home  when  sick,  especially with flu-like symptoms of fever and cough. If you suspect COVID-19 infectin, contact your medical provider and stay home for at least 72 hours after being fever free without the use of fever reducing medicine.

• Cover  your  nose  and  mouth  with  a  tissue  when  you  cough  or  sneeze.  Throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.

• Cough  and  sneeze  into  your  sleeve  or  elbow  instead of your hands if you don’t have a tissue. 
  

• Wear  a  mask  if  you’re  asked.  

• Clean  surfaces  that  may  be  contaminated  with  germs by using household disinfectant/cleaners. 

• Get  a  flu  shot  every  year  to  help  prevent seasonal  flu.    

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During the month of May, we challenge all

 adults and children to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day.

Did you know that regular physical activity increases your chances of living a longer, healthier life? It also reduces your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and some types of cancer. Yet in New Hampshire in 2014, nearly 23% of adults, and 12% of youth don’t get the recommended amount of physical activity.

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults:

• ** Aim for 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. Moderate activity includes things like walking fast, dancing, swimming, and raking leaves.
• ** Do muscle-strengthening activities – like lifting weights or using exercise bands – at least 2 days a week.

Physical activity is for everyone. No matter what shape you are in, you can find activities that work for you. Together, we can rise to the challenge and get more active during the month of May!

https://www.nh.gov/gcpah/directory.htm  <~~~click for some good links

~ 2019-2020 ~  INFLUENZA SEASON AND COVID-19

 

What Are the Symptoms of the Flu? Thanks to WebMD

With the flu, you may feel very weak and fatigued for up to two or three weeks. You'll have muscle aches and periods of chills and sweats as fever comes and goes. You may also have a stuffy or runny nose, headache, and sore throat.

 For more information: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/symptoms.htm

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Cheshire Medical Center Walk-in Clinic ~ please call ahead

for more information click here ~~>   Cheshire Medical Walk-In Clinic

Open Every Day, Including Holidays
Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm
Holidays 10am to 2pm

Consider using the Walk-in Clinic if someone has a symptom listed below that started recently and is of a non-severe nature such as:

• Common cough or cold
• Fever (child older than 3 months)
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Rash
• Minor injury
• Ear pain
• Sore throat

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WHAT ARE THESE BLACK THINGS ON MY TEETH?

Posted December 29, 2014 by Dr. Kamali

How much do you know about cavities? After all, what is there to know? You all know that sugar causes cavities and that cavities are black holes in your teeth that sometimes really hurt. You know that when you have a cavity, you need to go to the dentist to get a filling, and once you get your tooth filled, everything is good again. Not much more to know about cavities, is there?  Actually there is. Read on as we discuss the truth about cavities.

  

Cavity Facts

There are a few things that you probably don’t know about cavities and tooth decay. One of those is that sugar is not the only thing that causes cavities. Does that surprise you? The fact is sugar is bad for your teeth because it attracts harmful bacteria that produce acids that eat away at your tooth enamel causing cavities. Any carbohydrate including bread, potatoes, rice, fruits, vegetables, and sugar attract cavity causing bacteria and begin this process.

• Acids can also cause tooth decay: Because oral bacteria produce acids when feeding on sugars and starches, eating acidic foods can compound that problem. The acids in foods and beverages such as citrus fruits, juices, soda, and wine weaken your tooth enamel making your teeth vulnerable to decay.
• You don’t always know when you have a cavity: You probably think you’ll know when you have a cavity, but that’s not always true. By the time your cavity causes pain, it has usually become large and may require more involved treatment. That’s why your twice yearly dental checkups are important.
• Cavities most often form between teeth: It is more likely to find cavities between your teeth because food and bacteria remain hidden there for long periods of time. The longer bacterial plaque remains on your teeth the more damage it does. It’s difficult to reach between your teeth with a toothbrush; that is why it is so important to floss.

 

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**   www.readynh.gov  **

^^ Click the link above ^^

** for information on how to get yourself and your family prepared for an emergency **

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DID YOU KNOW: Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don't, yet only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Tips on Talking to Kids About Drugs <~~ click here

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Important information for those with asthma, 

 Albuterol rescue inhalers and nebulizers   

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