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H1N1 Flu (swine flu)

H1N1 Flu (swine flu). Date Speaker name. What is Influenza A H1N1 (swine flu)?. New influenza virus. Called swine flu early on because it contains some of the same genes found in the virus that affects pigs.

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H1N1 Flu (swine flu)

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  1. H1N1 Flu (swine flu) Date Speaker name

  2. What is Influenza A H1N1 (swine flu)? • New influenza virus. Called swine flu early on because it contains some of the same genes found in the virus that affects pigs. • First detected in people in April 2009 in the United States. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. • Spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. • Symptoms are very similar to regular seasonal influenza.

  3. What are the symptoms of H1N1 flu? • Fever • Cough • Body aches • Sore throat • Headache • Chills • Fatigue • Some people have nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

  4. How do I know if I have H1N1 flu? You may be presumed to have H1N1 flu if you have the symptoms for H1N1 flu AND meet one of the following criteria… • Had close contact within the last seven (7) days with a person who has a laboratory confirmed case of H1N1 flu; OR • Have traveled within the last seven (7) days to a community either in the Unites States or internationally where there are one or more laboratory confirmed cases of H1N1 flu; OR • Reside in a community where there are one or more laboratory confirmed H1N1 flu cases.

  5. What should I do to keep from getting the flu? • Wash your hands frequently or use an alcohol hand rub; • Don’t touch your hands, mouth and eyes because that’s how viruses get into your body; • Stay about six feet away from someone who has a respiratory infection when possible; and • Practice a healthy lifestyle---get enough sleep and eat healthy.

  6. How is H1N1 flu spread? • Through droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person • By germs transmitted directly from an infected person • By touching something with flu virus on it and then touching your eyes, mouth, or nose • You cannot get H1N1 flu from eating pork or pork products.

  7. How do I stop the spread of flu if I get sick? • Stay home for seven (7) days after your symptoms begin and avoid contact with other people. • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue every time you cough or sneeze. Throw the used tissue in a waste basket. • If you don't have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve.

  8. If I’m taking care of someone who is sick, how can I disinfect my home? Influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and infect a person for up to two to eight hours. • The virus can be destroyed by heat (167-212°F) and germicides, including chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, detergents (soap), iodophors (iodine-based antiseptics), and alcohols. • Tissues and other disposable items used by an infected person should be thrown in the trash. • Wipe down surfaces with a household disinfectant according to directions on the product label.

  9. Is there a vaccine or medicine I can take? • CDC recommends the use of the antiviral drugs Tamiflu or Relenza for the treatment and/or prevention of infection. • Tamiflu & Relenza can be obtained through a prescription from your physician. • Currently there is no vaccine available.

  10. Protect yourself, your family and your community • Stay informed. Health officials will provide information as it becomes available. • Try to avoid close contact with sick people. • Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds, and other social distancing measures. • If you don’t have one, consider developing a family emergency plan as a precaution. This should include storing a supply of extra food, medicines, and other essential supplies. Further information can be found in the “Flu Planning Checklist”

  11. H1N1 flu resources • Visit the DHEC website http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/swine-flu.htm • CDC H1N1 Flu website http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

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