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Tips to protect yourself and your family.
No matter the type of virus, these tips can keep you healthy:
1. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze.

2. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Gel sanitizers are also effective.

3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth since germs spread that way..

4. Avoid close contact with sick people.

5. Get your seasonal flu shot and for those in priority group get
your H1N1 vaccine.

6. If you’re sick with the flu, stay home and rest for at least
24 hours after fever ends.


Preventing the Flu - Checklist
  • Practice good hygiene habits
  • Practice good housekeeping habits
  • Separate people who are sick
  • Manage symptoms at home.
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Flu Medications
Most people don't need medicine for H1N1 and will get better on their own with rest and fluids. Keep these things in mind when thinking about taking flu medication:
  • Antivirals, such as Tamiflu® or Relenza®. Are not vaccines and shouldn’t be used without a doctor’s guidance. These medications prevent problems in most severe flu cases.
  • Antivirals are not effective against all types of flu.
  • Antibiotics are not effective against viruses.
  • Take acetaminophen (TylenolŽ), ibuprofen (MotrinŽ, AdvilŽ) or naxproxen (AleveŽ) NOT aspirin (acetylsalicyclic acid) for fever and body aches.
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High Risk Groups

  • Pregnant women
  • People living with or caring for infants less than six months of age.
  • Emergency medical services personnel and health care worker.
  • Children and young adults from six months through 24 years.
  • People aged 25 through 64 years with chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease, asthma, diabetes, or weakened immune systems
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When is Flu Serious?
H1N1 flu and seasonal flu symptoms are similar. They include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. People with H1N1 flu also have diarrhea and vomiting. These symptoms get better without seeing a doctor. But, some symptoms can be dangerous.
Go to a doctor if you have any of these SEVERE SYMPTOMS
Severe Symptoms in Children:
  • Fast or difficulty breathing
  • Purple or bluish skin
  • Unable to drink enough liquids
  • Unable to wake up or respond
  • Irritability
  • Fever or Skin Rash
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Severe Symptoms in Adults:
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Purple or bluish skin
  • Pain or pressure in the chest or stomach
  • Sudden dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Severe or ongoing vomiting
This project was supported by Grant /Cooperative Agreement Number U90/CCU917012-06.
It's contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC.