The Pulaski County Health Department: H1N1 Information

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Seasonal & H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents

What you can do to stay healthy

People can take everyday actions to stay healthy.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw tissue in the trash after use.

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread that way.

Avoid close contact with sick people. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

If you do get sick

If you have recently traveled to an area that is currently reporting H1N1 flu cases, or have been in close contact with someone who has AND you believe you are becoming ill with flu-like symptoms, contact your health care provider.

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Signs & Symptoms of H1N1 Flu

Signs and symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to those of regular seasonal flu and include:

High fever (over 100F)

Cough

Sore throat

Headache and body aches

Chills

Fatigue

Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with the swine flu.

In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with H1N1 flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, H1N1 flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

Last updated: June 6, 2011 4:14 PM