Fairhaven first responders to wear additional protective gear

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First Responders in the Town of Fairhaven will be donning additional protective gear when responding to certain calls for service with the ambulance.  The CDC is predicting a busy flu season this year, and some of the signs and symptoms of flu present themselves in a similar manner to that of Ebola.  The purpose of this message is not to alarm the public in any way, but rather to inform them that Fairhaven public safety personnel will be exercising an abundance of caution in an effort to assist in the containment of the recent Ebola outbreak.

If members of the public happen to see first responders putting on added protection, the measures are strictly precautionary.  The Fairhaven Board of Health is strongly encouraging members of the public to receive a flu shot.  They will be administering flu shots at the Fairhaven Recreation Center this Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm.  If anyone has any questions about the flu shot or the Ebola situation, they can call Fairhaven Board of Health Agent Pat Fowle at 508-979-4022 x-125 or they can call 508-994-1428 x-4 and speak with Fairhaven Fire Department Lieutenant Todd Correia.

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