In the meantime, department officials have addressed some common questions and concerns about the illness:
What should I do if I'm in a priority group and I can't get the vaccine?
County residents should continue to check for up-to-date information on vaccine availability. Visit the Anne Arundel County Department of Health's Web site, www.aahealth.org, or call...
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Important Germ Prevention - 2009-10-26 22:03:55
My child came home from school saying they learned to cough/sneeze into their elbows with Germie Wormie, and I was totally taken aback. I always used my hands. But I went to the website, and now I get it, hands touch, elbows don't!! Kids can touch up to 300 surfaces in 1/2 an hour, and they hate to wash their hands. This is a simple thing that can make a huge difference. There is also an entertaining DVD that teaches kids how to do this and reinforces other important hygiene habits.
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