The Garland Health Department is working in conjunction with the Dallas County Health & Human Services Department and other agencies to provide surveillance, prevention and control measures during the flu season. Citizens can take proactive steps to protect themselves, including:
- Frequently washing hands with soap and water.
- Using hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
- Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
- Avoid others who appear sick.
- Keep your hands away from your eyes and nose. This is a common transmission mode for flu.
Websites and Resources
- How to Wash Your Hands (WHO)
- Is It Cold or Flu? (NIH)
- Flu and Medical Conditions (CDC)
- Flu and Your Family (CDC)
- Flu and The Workplace
Government Health Agency Websites
- FLU.gov
- Centers for Disease Control
- Texas Department of Health Services
- Dallas County Health and Human Services
Schools and Other Government Websites
- Garland Independent School District
- Richardson Independent School District
- Mesquite Independent School District
For additional information please call 2-1-1
Information provided by the city of Garland