Your health and safety as well as that of our guests and staff is our top priority. We are currently monitoring the Swine Influenza (swine flu) that has been reported in various areas of the U.S. and Mexico.
At this time, there have been no reported cases of swine flu anywhere in the state of Florida; however, out of our concern for each of us at the Village, we are taking a proactive approach to this situation. As part of this approach we would like to share general preventative measures to prevent exposure to and the spread of swine flu:
•Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often.
•Practice good health habits, including getting adequate sleep and eating nutritious food.
•Cover your mouth and nose if you cough or sneeze.
•Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
•Avoid close contact with potentially contaminated surfaces and people who may have the flu or flu-like symptoms.
•Know the symptoms of swine flu: may include cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. May also include vomiting and diarrhea.
A letter is being delivered to all of our villas informing the families that we are closely monitoring updates regarding swine flu and sharing these same preventative measures. We have also instructed our families to contact Guest Services or the Manager On Duty if anyone in their party experiences any of these symptoms. Similarly, if any Volunteer Angel begins to feel ill, they should contact someone from Volunteer Services.
We have provided hand sanitizers throughout the Village in our public venues and in every villa. The Caring Center and individual departments also have hand sanitizers for our Angel and Staff use. We will continue to monitor and adhere to the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization regarding swine flu, and if necessary, will provide you with any new communication.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! As Ben Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Stay healthy!
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