1. What is H1N1 flu?
H1N1 flu (formerly known as swine flu) is a new strain of flu
virus that is being seen in humans by health officials in the U.S. and other
countries. H1N1 flu is spread from person to person. Younger people seem to
be more affected by H1N1 flu.
2. How does H1N1 flu spread?
H1N1 flu seems to be spread when:
- An
infected person coughs or sneezes, putting germs into the air
- People touch a
surface that has H1N1 flu germs and then touch their mouth, eyes or nose
3. Can you get H1N1 flu from eating
pork?
No. This virus is not spread through food.
4.
Is there a vaccine for novel H1N1 flu?
A vaccine to protect against H1N1 flu is available in two
forms. The FluMist nasal spray vaccine is for healthy people ages 2-49 years
old. The H1N1 flu shot is available for people ages 6 months and older
5. Can H1N1 flu be treated?
Yes. Antiviral medicines can help make the illness milder and
shorter. These medications are prescribed by a doctor and must be taken
early (within two days of symptoms) to work their best. However, not
everybody needs treatment. Your health care provider will decide whether
treatment is right for you.
6. How do I
protect myself and my family?
There are many things you can do (and teach children to do):
- Wash
your hands often. Use soap and water and scrub for 15-20
seconds. Alcohol based hand cleaners can be used if you don’t have soap
and water.
- Cover
coughs and sneezes with tissues. Throw used tissues in the trash
immediately. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your
sleeve. If you cough or sneeze into your hands, wash them right away.
- Keep your
hands away your from eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid
sick people. Stay home if you are sick. Keep sick children home from
school or childcare.
- Stay as
healthy as possible. Get plenty of sleep, drink plenty of fluids, be
physically active, eat healthy foods and manage stress.
7. What
are have
symptoms of H1N1 flu?
- Fever of 100o
Fahrenheit or higher
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Headache, body
aches
- Chills
- Runny or stuffy
nose
- Sometimes
vomiting, diarrhea
8. What
should I do if I have symptoms of H1N1 flu?
-
Stay
home for at least 24 hours after fever
(100° F /37.8°C) is gone. (Fever should be gone without the use of
fever-reducing medications.)
- Avoid
close contact with others. Stay in one room and stay away from others as
much as possible.
- Wear a
mask when you are in close contact with others (within six feet). If you
must leave the house, wear a mask to stop the spread of flu to others.
- Cover
coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Throw used tissues in the trash
immediately. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your
sleeve. If you cough or sneeze into your hands, wash them right away.
- Wash your
hands with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand gel right after
you sneeze, cough, or throw a used tissue in the trash.
- Call or
go to the doctor if your symptoms get worse.
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