DR. POLITI RECEIVES INFLUENZA VACCINE, ENCOURAGES NUHEALTH EMPLOYEES TO GET VACCINATED
Victor F. Politi, MD, FACP, FACEP
President/CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2014
PRESS CONTACT:
516-572-6055
DR. POLITI RECEIVES INFLUENZA VACCINE, ENCOURAGES NUHEALTH EMPLOYEES TO GET VACCINATED
East Meadow, NY……….Victor F. Politi, MD, FACP, FACEP, NuHealth’s President/CEO, is reminding all employees at the Nassau University Medical Center, at the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility and at the various LI Federally Qualified Health Centers that it is time, once again, to obtain protection against influenza by getting vaccinated, helping to prevent the spread of flu and also helping to save lives. Dr. Politi received his influenza vaccine from the director of the Infection Prevention and Control Department, Phey G.Kabigting.
“Flu vaccine is the best protection against flu and its complications. Flu vaccine also helps prevent spreading flu from person to person. Frequent hand-washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or the use of alcohol-based hand rub sanitizers will help prevent spread of flu,” said Dr. Politi.
CDC estimates that from the 1976-1977 season to the 2006-2007 flu season, flu-associated deaths ranged from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people. Each year thousands of people in the United States die from flu, and many more are hospitalized.
Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious disease caused by two basic types of viruses the flu, A and B that spreads around the United States every winter, usually between October and May. Flu is spread mainly by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Flu can make some people much sicker than others. These people include young children, people 65 and older, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions – such as heart, lung or kidney disease, nervous system disorders, or a weakened immune system. Anyone can get flu, but the risk of getting flu is highest among children. Symptoms come on suddenly and may last several days. They can include fever, chills, sore throat, muscles aches, fatigue, cough, headache, and runny or stuffy nose. For an appointment, please call 516-486-NUMC.
ABOUT NUHEALTH
NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life. Also known as Nassau Health Care Corporation, NuHealth is a public benefit corporation managing the operations of Nassau Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care out into the community. By emphasizing wellness, cultural sensitivity and collaborative efforts with the North Shore-LIJ Health System, NuHealth is working to make good care more affordable and easier to access.
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