Protection Against The H1N1 Flu Virus

Posted on October 10, 2009
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H1N1 Influenza Information

Here is important information regarding the H1N1 Flu virus that we hear about each day. More and more people are being affected by this type of flu virus so we wanted to provide you with information to learn the symptoms and how to prevent them from spreading to others.

(Video Courtesy of CDCStreamingHealth)

Information from "She" Health News for Women Magazine.

If you become ill and experience any of the symptoms mentioned, contact a health care provider. They advise DO NOT go to the physician office without calling first. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU.

PREVENTION:

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

SYMPTOMS:

Fever (greater than 100 degrees F)
Sore throat and cough
Stuffy nose
Chills
Headache & body aches
Fatigue
Nausea & vomiting
Severe illness (respiratory distress and pneumonia have been reported in people with this virus).

Keep your family well during this coming cold and flu season. Follow these guidelines and remember - for more information on the H1N1 Flu go to http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU.

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