Flu Information
Courtesy of http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm
April 29, 2009
Ten things to do to help prevent flu
1. Wash your hands with soap. Sing Happy
Birthday 2 times while washing to kill the germs
2. When water is not available or you do not have time use a
sanitizer.
3. If you sneeze or cough use a Kleenex or sneeze or cough on your
elbow. When you use your hands you are contaminating them and
making it easy to spread your germs.
4. Limit you time with flu sufferers. If you have to be exposed
change your cloths and wash your hands before touching
anything.
5. Stay home if you are experiencing flu symptoms. This is very
important.
6. Drink plenty of fluids and taking Vitamin C sometimes helps.
7. Eat a well balanced diet and get plenty of rest. Stress can
cause you to get the flu.
8. Teach your children to wash properly and make sure they do
it.
9. Sanitize your home and office. Wipe down all door knobs and
areas where hands touch. (Remote for the TV!!!)
10. If you have any symptoms of flu go to the Doctor as soon as
possible.
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Swine Influenza and You
What is swine flu?
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused
by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs.
People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and
do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from
person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited
and not sustained beyond three people.
Are there human infections with
swine flu in the U.S.?
In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with
swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern
California and near San Antonio, Texas. Other U.S. states have
reported cases of swine flu infection in humans and cases have been
reported internationally as well. An updated case count of
confirmed swine flu infections in the United States is kept at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm
CDC and local and state health agencies are working together to
investigate this situation.
Is this swine flu virus contagious?
CDC has determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is
contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this
time, it is not known how easily the virus spreads between
people.
What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in
people?
The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of
regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body
aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported
diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past,
severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have
been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal
flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical
conditions.
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