Many people are concerned about
the novel H1N1 flu virus and that this new virus is contagious and is spreading from person-to-person. The
symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat,
runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. If you are ill, please seek medical care.
Most people who have been sick with this virus have recovered at home without treatment. There are
some things you can do to keep healthy:
· Cover
your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
· Wash
hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing
· If
soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand cleaner
· Avoid
close contact with sick people
·
If you or your child gets sick with flu-like illness, stay home from work
or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them
· Avoid
touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
If you would like more information on
novel H1N1 flu please visit www.fighttheflumo.com and follow the link to resources for family, schools, daycares or business.
