Welcome to the USNS Mercy Website!
ATTENTION CIVILIANS!!!
Civilians interested in participating in a Pacific Partnership or similar U.S. Navy humanitarian and civic assistance (HCA) mission must do so through affiliation with a participating Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Continue to check this website for future HCA mission details and opportunities for NGO participation.
Help Prevent the FLU!
Influenza Type A (H1), swine flu, has been confirmed in a small number of people from the San Diego area. All persons had only a mild illness, and are all doing well. However, because there remains a risk of being exposed to this virus, there are things you can do to keep from getting sick and to prevent the spread of flu illnesses.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze (proper cough etiquette).
If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.
Put your used tissue in the waste basket.
Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing.
Wash with soap and water or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. If you develop a high fever and other moderate respiratory symptoms (cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing, significant muscle aches) please contact your primary care manager. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Keeping healthy is no accident. Do your part to keep yourself and your family, friends, and coworkers from getting sick!
For more information, please refer to the following websites:
Centers for Disease Control:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm County of San Diego:
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/Portal/News/swine_flu_cdc_sd.html