How to stay healthy during flu season
Improvements announced for the New Brunswick Train Station
If you do get the flu, there are treatments that can help. While antiviral drugs can be prescribed by your doctor to help lessen your fever, if you’re
The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness that can impact your lungs, nose, and throat. Flu season is several months long, however, peak flu season is typically between December and March. According to the CDC, symptoms include: a cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue (tiredness). Some people may also have a fever or feel feverish. The most important thing you can do to help reduce the spread of the flu or make the illness less severe if you do get it is get your flu shot. The flu shot is updated every year to include protection against the most common viruses, so it’s important to get the vaccine every year. Everyone six months of age and older should get vaccinated.
In 2019, the MCIA entered a first-of-its-kind partnership with NJTRANSIT to serve as project manager for the development of the North Brunswick station. This project in New Brunswick will improve the station, including extending and replacing passenger platforms; rehabilitating escalators and elevators; installing energy-efficient lighting; and upgrading heating and air-conditioning systems.
Earlier in the fall, the Board of County Commissioners, along with Governor Murphy and leaders of the 17th Legislative District, announced a multi-million- dollar improvement project to be undertaken on the New Brunswick Train Station. The improvements to the station from design to construction will be project managed by the County through the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA), a familiar role for the County as it already manages the North Brunswick Train Station project a few miles south. “As a County that celebrates our rich past and understands that where we have been is as important as where we are going, the new development plans will marry the history of the New Brunswick station’s main building – built more than 120 years ago -- with modern amenities,” Commissioner Director Rios announced.
sick with the flu, it’s important to stay home and avoid public settings whenever possible. The CDC recommends that people who have the flu stay home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone, except to get medical care or other necessities. If you are very sick, in a high-risk group due to age, illness, or other factors, or are worried about your health, contact your doctor. Visit middlesexcountynj.gov/flu to get more information about the flu, including County resources to help you get vaccinated.
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