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H1N1

H1N1. UPDATE FOR RA’S FALL 2009. What is H1N1 and why all the planning. New Influenza virus April 2009 Pandemic status June 2009 Unpredictable No vaccine. Symptoms. Fever >100.0 Cough Sore throat Headache Severe body aches Nasal congestion/stuffiness Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea.

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H1N1

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  1. H1N1 UPDATE FOR RA’S FALL 2009

  2. What is H1N1 and why all the planning • New Influenza virus • April 2009 • Pandemic status June 2009 • Unpredictable • No vaccine

  3. Symptoms • Fever >100.0 • Cough • Sore throat • Headache • Severe body aches • Nasal congestion/stuffiness • Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

  4. How is it spread • Coughing/sneezing • Contaminated surfaces • 2-8 hours

  5. How long is it contagious • 1 day before getting ill • 7 days after getting ill

  6. Prevention • Covering your cough • Avoid ill people  • Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth • Hand washing • Hand sanitizers

  7. What to do if you get sick • Call Health Services and ask to speak with a nurse • If you have probable H1N1 either self isolate or go home • Temperature <100.0 for 24 hours

  8. How to help limit the spread • Keep yourself healthy • Encourage residents to report their illness to Health Services • Provide updates for residents in your hall

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