As the holiday season gets underway, we ask that you take note of how Thanksgiving will impact ProMed's ordering and delivery schedules. We've also included tips from the CDC on when people who have the flu should seek medical treatment and a mention of ProMed's recent appearance in McKnight's. Last but not least, with flu season in full swing, have you checked out our Infection Control Management products? We have everything you need to break the chain of infection!

ProMed will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 in honor of Thanksgiving. Orders placed by noon on Friday, November 19 will be delivered by Wednesday, November 24. Orders placed after noon on November 19 will be delivered the week of November 29. We invite you to contact our customer service department at 800.648.5190 with any questions or concerns. Flu season is in full swing! Flu can make even the toughest of us feel just plain wretched, but it usually goes away when you stay home and let it take its course. However, according to the CDC, some flu-related symptoms signal that the individual should seek immediate help, including: Signs of breathing or heart problems (such as chest pain, shortness or breath or bluish or purplish lips) Signs of dehydration (such as leathery skin, decreased urination or confusion) For children, failure to produce tears when they cry To learn more, click here. To learn more about flu symptoms and severity, click here. To view our original blog post on this topic, click here. ProMed was featured in the November 2010 edition of McKnight's Long-Term Care News! You can find us in the Continuing Education Buyer's Guide on page 66. Click here to view the guide. Speaking of continuing education, did you know that we've made some great new updates to our Compliance® Continuing Education program? For those of you who aren't familiar with the program, Compliance Continuing Education is a convenient solution for on-the-go caregivers looking to obtain CEUs. Courses can be completed anywhere Internet access is available. We're currently adding new courses to the lineup and just revamped the program home page for an even better online experience. To learn more about the Compliance Continuing Education program, please click here or contact your ProMed territory manager. ProMed is helping you break the chain of infection! To break the chain, it's essential to look at your entire infection control program to identify any missing links or areas for improvement. Our comprehensive family of infection control products includes: •   Hand Sanitizers and Dispensers •   Isolation Products •   Surface Disinfectants •   Diagnostic Testing for Infections •   Sharps Containers •   Hand Sanitizer Bottles and Wipes Are you ready to break the chain? If you're a registered user on promedsupply.com, you can view items in this category by clicking on Online Catalog and then selecting Infection Control Management. If you're not registered on the site yet, your ProMed Customer Care Professional will be happy to get you set up.