2009 -2010 Flu Season
Interim Guidance for People With Heart Disease, Stroke, or Cardiovascular Disease

The information below is important for people with heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular disease.

• Maintain a two week supply of your medications.
• Do not stop taking your medications without first consulting your health care provider, especially in the event of influenza or a respiratory infection.
• People with heart failure should be alert to changes in their breathing and should promptly report changes to their health care provider.
• It is especially important to wash your hands often with soap and water and follow other basic hygiene to avoid infection.

Source: The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Last updated: 5/2/09

 

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