Influenza update

There has been a lot of information in the press regarding the H1N1 virus that has now reached Victoria.

Presently the CFA are monitoring the situation and will provide further information/action if and when it is deemed necessary.

The best way to ensure that the risks of this (and more common) strains of influenza are to use the following steps:

• hand washing with appropriate disinfectants (additional disinfectant hand wash has been ordered);
• decontamination of surfaces;
• particular attention to high-risk areas such as food preparation, bathrooms and toilets;
• use of face masks (additional face masks in case of outbreak are being distributed to catchments today);
• early detection and isolation of persons with flu-like symptoms (members with any of the following symptoms: high temperature, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion should not attend CFA premises until cleared by a health professional);
• managing the return to service of all members from overseas travel (a wait of 7 days following return from overseas before attending CFA premises).

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If you have any queries, please contact me.

Regards

Shane Leversha
Manager Human Resources
Region 14