Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Offutt AFB Dependent Flu Shot Information -- Pass it On!
Due to a supply shortfall at the base clinic, Offutt AFB Immunuzations has authorized the Midwest Minor Medical clinics in the area to give out the flu shot for Tricare-enrolled dependents ages 4 and up. Make sure to call for availability. They do not have FluMist, only the shot-administered vaccines. For more information about being able to get flu shots off base, contact the 55 MDG Immunizations Clinic at (402) 232-2273.
Midwest Minor Medical
5310 S. 84th St. (near Q St.)
Omaha, NE
(402) 827-6510
Midwest Minor Medical
8610 West Dodge Road
Omaha, NE
(402) 827-6511
Midwest Minor Medical
13518 W. Center Rd. (near 132nd)
Omaha, NE
(402) 827-6502
Bellevue Urgent Care will provide flu shots to Tricare-enrolled adult dependents only. Not sure the specific age, though. This week the clinic was out of vaccines.
Bellevue Urgent Care
1307 Harlan Drive
Bellevue, NE
(402) 291-8701
These facilities are open 7-days per week, the hours are pretty liberal, but call for the specific hours, each facility is different. Simply show your dependent ID card.
Midwest Minor Medical
5310 S. 84th St. (near Q St.)
Omaha, NE
(402) 827-6510
Midwest Minor Medical
8610 West Dodge Road
Omaha, NE
(402) 827-6511
Midwest Minor Medical
13518 W. Center Rd. (near 132nd)
Omaha, NE
(402) 827-6502
Bellevue Urgent Care will provide flu shots to Tricare-enrolled adult dependents only. Not sure the specific age, though. This week the clinic was out of vaccines.
Bellevue Urgent Care
1307 Harlan Drive
Bellevue, NE
(402) 291-8701
These facilities are open 7-days per week, the hours are pretty liberal, but call for the specific hours, each facility is different. Simply show your dependent ID card.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Stampin' Up, October 6, 2009
On October 6th, the 2WS SAG monthly social featured Lisa Zuccarello's Stampin' Up demonstration. She brought a selection of her stamps, card stock, and her new Sizzix "Big Shot" machine, which cuts papers into assorted shapes. We each made a gift bag of our own, as well as a birthday card.
Lisa passed around nearly 100 sample stamped cards to give us ideas about how we can make our own unique greeting cards.
Here is how the "Big Shot" machine cuts the paper for us. You place the foam-embedded die alongside the paper, then seal it with a plexiglass-type piece. Then you crank it through the machine, which reminded me of a pasta machine :-). It not only cuts the paper itself, but it also presses in scoring lines so we know where to fold. Pretty cool!
So we started with this:
And ended with this (with the help of some Glue Dots):
We also made a greeting card to take home -- in fact, mine just went in the mail today for my Mom's birthday! Lisa had an assortment of greetings we could use, so instead of where mine said "Happy Birthday", you could have also said "Thanks", or "Congratulations":
This certainly got me in the mood to start designing my Christmas cards for this year!
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| From 2009 10 06 2WS SAG OctoberSocialStampinUp |
Lisa passed around nearly 100 sample stamped cards to give us ideas about how we can make our own unique greeting cards.
Here is how the "Big Shot" machine cuts the paper for us. You place the foam-embedded die alongside the paper, then seal it with a plexiglass-type piece. Then you crank it through the machine, which reminded me of a pasta machine :-). It not only cuts the paper itself, but it also presses in scoring lines so we know where to fold. Pretty cool!
So we started with this:
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| From 2009 10 06 2WS SAG OctoberSocialStampinUp |
And ended with this (with the help of some Glue Dots):
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| From 2009 10 06 2WS SAG OctoberSocialStampinUp |
We also made a greeting card to take home -- in fact, mine just went in the mail today for my Mom's birthday! Lisa had an assortment of greetings we could use, so instead of where mine said "Happy Birthday", you could have also said "Thanks", or "Congratulations":
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| From 2009 10 06 2WS SAG OctoberSocialStampinUp |
This certainly got me in the mood to start designing my Christmas cards for this year!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Important Offutt Community H1N1 Virus Information
The AFWA Commander sent Offutt community-relevant information about the H1N1 Virus to all members today. I've taken the liberty of including that attachment below.
I've included the contents of the attachment (from the 55 MDG Public Health Office) below:
As your Public Health Office we would like to answer some questions regarding the H1N1 strain of Influenza. With some basic knowledge and understanding, you can keep increase your chances of staying healthy during the upcoming months.
What is 2009 H1N1 (swine flu)?
2009 H1N1 (referred to early on as “swine flu”) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This contagious virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.
How does 2009 H1N1 virus spread?
Like the seasonal flu, H1N1 is spread from infected persons through air droplets often produced by coughing or sneezing. In addition, people may become infected by touching something contaminated (such as a surface or object) and then touching their mouth or nose.
What are the signs and symptoms of this virus?
The symptoms of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus include fever and either cough or sore throat. Some patients have also complained of runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Most people who have become ill with this new virus have recovered without requiring medical treatment.
How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?
People may be able to infect others from 24 hours before getting sick to 5 to 7 days after symptoms are gone. Some research may stretch this out to 12 days, especially in those who are immunosuppressed.
What can I do to prevent the spread of the virus?
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often for 15-20 seconds with soap and warm water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Some alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close and prolonged contact with sick people. Close contact is defined as less than 6 feet.
• If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away from others as much as possible while sick.
What should I do if I get sick?
• CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
• Stay away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick. This means avoiding normal activities, including work, school, travel, shopping, social events, and public gatherings.
How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)?
Studies have shown that influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and can infect a person for 2 to 8 hours after being deposited on the surface.
What household cleaning should be done to prevent the spread of influenza virus?
To prevent the spread of influenza virus it is important to keep surfaces (especially bedside tables, surfaces in the bathroom, kitchen counters, and toys for children) clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant. Make sure to follow the directions on the product label.
When can I receive the H1N1 vaccine?
This year’s seasonal influenza vaccine is already available for most dependent populations. The H1N1 vaccine is a different vaccine and will be available for high-risk dependents through supplies distributed by the State of Nebraska. Initially, it will only be made available to designated individuals. (See attached information box.) Since active duty members will receive H1N1 vaccine through Department of Defense sources, they may receive it several weeks before their family members.
Eligible dependents for initial H1N1 vaccination (when available)
Pregnant women
People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
Health care personnel with direct patient contact.
Children 6 months through 4 years of age
Children 5 through 18 years of age who have chronic medical conditions
All this information and more is available at:
• http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
• http://www.flu.gov/
For other questions regarding H1N1 influenza or the seasonal influenza vaccine, contact your local primary care physician or the Public Health office at 294-9361.
I've included the contents of the attachment (from the 55 MDG Public Health Office) below:
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2009 H1N1 Flu and You
As your Public Health Office we would like to answer some questions regarding the H1N1 strain of Influenza. With some basic knowledge and understanding, you can keep increase your chances of staying healthy during the upcoming months.
What is 2009 H1N1 (swine flu)?
2009 H1N1 (referred to early on as “swine flu”) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This contagious virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.
How does 2009 H1N1 virus spread?
Like the seasonal flu, H1N1 is spread from infected persons through air droplets often produced by coughing or sneezing. In addition, people may become infected by touching something contaminated (such as a surface or object) and then touching their mouth or nose.
What are the signs and symptoms of this virus?
The symptoms of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus include fever and either cough or sore throat. Some patients have also complained of runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Most people who have become ill with this new virus have recovered without requiring medical treatment.
How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?
People may be able to infect others from 24 hours before getting sick to 5 to 7 days after symptoms are gone. Some research may stretch this out to 12 days, especially in those who are immunosuppressed.
What can I do to prevent the spread of the virus?
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often for 15-20 seconds with soap and warm water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Some alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close and prolonged contact with sick people. Close contact is defined as less than 6 feet.
• If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away from others as much as possible while sick.
What should I do if I get sick?
• CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
• Stay away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick. This means avoiding normal activities, including work, school, travel, shopping, social events, and public gatherings.
How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)?
Studies have shown that influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and can infect a person for 2 to 8 hours after being deposited on the surface.
What household cleaning should be done to prevent the spread of influenza virus?
To prevent the spread of influenza virus it is important to keep surfaces (especially bedside tables, surfaces in the bathroom, kitchen counters, and toys for children) clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant. Make sure to follow the directions on the product label.
When can I receive the H1N1 vaccine?
This year’s seasonal influenza vaccine is already available for most dependent populations. The H1N1 vaccine is a different vaccine and will be available for high-risk dependents through supplies distributed by the State of Nebraska. Initially, it will only be made available to designated individuals. (See attached information box.) Since active duty members will receive H1N1 vaccine through Department of Defense sources, they may receive it several weeks before their family members.
Eligible dependents for initial H1N1 vaccination (when available)
Pregnant women
People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
Health care personnel with direct patient contact.
Children 6 months through 4 years of age
Children 5 through 18 years of age who have chronic medical conditions
All this information and more is available at:
• http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
• http://www.flu.gov/
For other questions regarding H1N1 influenza or the seasonal influenza vaccine, contact your local primary care physician or the Public Health office at 294-9361.
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