H1N1 flu Information
H1N1 influenza is a disease similar to the seasonal flu, but
it tends to afflict a younger population. The disease lasts up
to a week or longer, but the initial fever may be gone in just a
few days.
Symptoms of H1N1 flu in humans are similar to
symptoms of seasonal flu and include:
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Fever greater than 100 degrees
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Body aches
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Coughing
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Sore throat
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Respiratory congestion
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Headache
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In some cases, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting |
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) -
Emergency warning signs
What
should you do if you feel sick?
CDC:
What to do if you get flu-like symptoms
| Take your temperature.
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symptoms (as above), take an over the counter (OTC)
medicine to help reduce the fever and make you feel
better. |
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| Stay home! DO NOT go to class, dining halls or any
social gatherings. Isolate yourself.
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| Get plenty of rest
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| Drink lots of fluids
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| Eat light meals
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What supplies should I have in case I get sick?
When can I go back to class or work?
| Once your temperature stays in normal range (96°- 99°F)
for 24 hours without using fever reducing medicine.
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| Continue practicing good hand hygiene and correctly
cover your coughs and sneezes. |
How can I prevent
the spread to others?
H1N1 flu is spread through respiratory droplets that are
coughed or sneezed into the air. It may also be spread by virus
that remains on hands after coughing or sneezing that gets
spread to others through common use items such as phones,
doorknobs, desks and keyboards.
CDC Novel H1N1 Flu:
Prevention & Treatment
Contamination & Cleaning
| If you are sick, stay home to avoid spreading illness to
coworkers and friends. DO NOT go to class, dining halls or
any social gatherings.
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| Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue and properly
dispose of used tissues.
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| Clean hands after using tissues with an alcohol-based
hand sanitizer or soap and warm water.
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| Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
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| Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty
of water and getting adequate rest and exercise. |
For more information
regarding H1N1 flu:
| Centers for Disesase Control:
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