Earlier this week, President Obama declared the swine flu pandemic a national emergency. We hope the below FAQ helps you to better understand how to protect yourself and your family against the H1N1 virus.
What are the symptoms of H1N1?
Body Aches
Fever
Cough
Fatigue
Headache
Chills
Sore Throat
Possible Vomiting and Diarrhea
How does H1N1 spread?
H1N1 spreads the same way seasonal flu spreads – from person to person. Infected people may be able to infect others beginning one day or more after the develop symptoms and up to seven days or more after becoming sick.
How can you proactively protect yourself and your family from the H1N1 virus?
Wash your hands frequently
Avoid close contact with others who are sick
Get plenty of sleep
Eat nutritious food
Drink enough fluids
Manage your stress
Avoid touching your mouth or nose (especially after touching high traffic surfaces such as doorknobs, telephones, or elevator buttons)
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