What should you know about H1N1 Flu?
H1N1 Flu is a respiratory disease caused by type A in uenza viruses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that the new H1N1 Flu cases are caused by an in uenza strain called H1N1, which appears to be easily transmitted from person to person. The most common method of transmission is airborne, and it is also possible to become infected by touching a surface with the virus on it and then touching one's mouth or nose. The CDC is advising people to wash their hands frequently, and also to avoid surfaces that might be contaminated.
Please note that the country’s food supply is not impacted by the swine u investigation, according to the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and the CDC. H1N1 Flu viruses are not transmitted by food and cannot be caught by eating properly cooked pork products.
H1N1 Flu is a respiratory disease caused by type A in uenza viruses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that the new H1N1 Flu cases are caused by an in uenza strain called H1N1, which appears to be easily transmitted from person to person. The most common method of transmission is airborne, and it is also possible to become infected by touching a surface with the virus on it and then touching one's mouth or nose. The CDC is advising people to wash their hands frequently, and also to avoid surfaces that might be contaminated.
Please note that the country’s food supply is not impacted by the swine u investigation, according to the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and the CDC. H1N1 Flu viruses are not transmitted by food and cannot be caught by eating properly cooked pork products.
What symptoms should you watch for?
If you develop u-like symptoms, such as fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, you should seek attention from your health care provider.
Emergency warning signs:
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.
In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
• Fast breathing or difficulty breathing
• Bluish or gray skin color
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Not waking up or not interacting
• Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
How can you protect yourself and your family?
Currently, there is no vaccine available to protect against H1N1 Flu. There are, however, everyday steps to help protect your health:
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash
immediately after using.
• Wash your hands frequently using soap and warm water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
Alcohol-based hand cleaners or sanitizers are also e ective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Avoid close contact with people who are ill.
• If you do get sick with in uenza, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep
from infecting them.
Where can I get more information?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/swine u/
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: http://www.hhs.gov/
World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swine u/en/index.html
If you develop u-like symptoms, such as fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, you should seek attention from your health care provider.
Emergency warning signs:
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.
In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
• Fast breathing or difficulty breathing
• Bluish or gray skin color
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Not waking up or not interacting
• Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
How can you protect yourself and your family?
Currently, there is no vaccine available to protect against H1N1 Flu. There are, however, everyday steps to help protect your health:
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash
immediately after using.
• Wash your hands frequently using soap and warm water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
Alcohol-based hand cleaners or sanitizers are also e ective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Avoid close contact with people who are ill.
• If you do get sick with in uenza, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep
from infecting them.
Where can I get more information?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/swine u/
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: http://www.hhs.gov/
World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swine u/en/index.html
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