The purpose of the Website is to provide information about UHH, its plans, health centers, and the benefits and other services provided by UHH and to facilitate the provision of and payment for such benefits and services through its member, employer, and provider portals. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Website or Member App. Get plenty of sleep, be active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious foods.By accessing the UNITE HERE HEALTH (UHH), (a/k/a Culinary Health Fund), or a UHH subsidiary website (Website) and member portal application (Member App), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms of use and privacy statement (these “Terms”). Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Effective handwashing will help protect you and stop the spread of illnesses. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or cloth when coughing or sneezing. will help prevent viruses from spreading. Staying away from work, school, errands in public, etc. When you are sick, also keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.Tips for preventing respiratory illnesses: The Department plans to offer the antibody treatment, once it is available, but it is not available at this time. The Department of Health is working closely with IDOH to secure a new, preventive treatment for RSV in young children. Super Shot, a valued community partner, also is providing the vaccines. The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) maintains a searchable map detailing locations where vaccines are available. Pharmacies, clinics and other health care providers also are providing COVID-19 vaccinations in Allen County. Please contact the Department at (260) 449-7504 with questions about eligibility and to schedule an appointment. We will expand availability and alert the public once an adequate vaccine supply is stocked for those who do not meet the above criteria. The Department of Health currently can offer COVID-19 vaccines to those 6 months and older who meet certain eligibility criteria based on lack of insurance or coverage by Medicaid. Shipping delays or back-ordered products can sometimes result in not having all vaccines for everyone at the same time. To ensure vaccines are available for everyone, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status, the Department of Health orders vaccines from various sources. In addition, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also continue to circulate. Viruses are spread mainly by droplets created when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. Some people – more often, children – experience vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms include fever or chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches and fatigue. population each year and can cause mild to severe illness and also death. Appointments can be made by calling (260) 449-7504.įlu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It’s not too early – or too late – to get your flu shot.”įlu vaccines for those 6 months and older are available at the Department of Health Medical Annex, and appointments are preferred. “And other healthy habits like regular handwashing and covering your cough can help stop the spread of respiratory illnesses like the flu. “Getting vaccinated each year is the best way to protect yourself and others from seasonal flu,” Allen County Health Commissioner Dr. The Health Department has flu vaccines in stock, so you can be protected as cases increase in the coming weeks. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but flu season typically begins in October and peaks between December and February. Indiana is currently experiencing minimal levels of influenza-like illness, according to the U.S. 16, 2023) – With flu season underway and other respiratory illnesses circulating, the Allen County Department of Health is working to make sure you have everything you need to stay healthy. Last Updated: Flu season is here: Health Department urges protection from the seasonal virusįort Wayne (Oct.

Here health