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    H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu, is a viral respiratory illness that spreads easily from person to person. It has an incubation period of 2-3 days and symptoms are similar to seasonal flu, including fever, cough, and sore throat. Antiviral drugs can treat the infection. People are advised to take everyday precautions like handwashing, coughing into their elbow, and staying home when sick to prevent spreading the virus.

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    H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu, is a viral respiratory illness that spreads easily from person to person. It has an incubation period of 2-3 days and symptoms are similar to seasonal flu, including fever, cough, and sore throat. Antiviral drugs can treat the infection. People are advised to take everyday precautions like handwashing, coughing into their elbow, and staying home when sick to prevent spreading the virus.

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    H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu, is a viral respiratory illness that spreads easily from person to person. It has an incubation period of 2-3 days and symptoms are similar to seasonal flu, including fever, cough, and sore throat. Antiviral drugs can treat the infection. People are advised to take everyday precautions like handwashing, coughing into their elbow, and staying home when sick to prevent spreading the virus.

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    H1N1 Influenza

    H1N1 Influenza
    Novel H1N1 (referred to a swine flu early on) is a new
    influenza virus that is spreading from person-to-person.

    • has an incubation period of 2-3 days


    • Flu spreads very rapidly
    • Children are expected to be ill for 8 days and adults for 14
    • People will have to stay home
    Signs and symptoms
    Symptoms of novel H1N1 flu in people are similar to those
    associated with seasonal flu.
    • Fever
    • Cough
    • Sore throat
    • Runny or stuffy nose
    • Body aches
    • Headache
    • Chills
    • Fatigue
    • In addition, vomiting (25%) and diarrhea (25%) have been
    reported. (Higher rate than for seasonal flu.)
    Treatment
    • Patients are advised to get plenty of rest, drink
    plenty of liquids, avoid using alcohol and tobacco
    and, if necessary, take medications such as
    acetaminophen to relieve the fever and muscle
    aches associated with the flu.
    • Antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir (trade name
    Tamiflu) and zanamivir (trade name Relenza) are
    neuraminidase inhibitors that are designed to halt
    the spread of the virus in the body. These drugs are
    often effective against both influenza A and B.
    Transmission
    • Contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract
    – This virus is thought to spread the same way
    seasonal flu spreads
    – Easily spread from person to person via
    respiratory droplets when an infected person
    coughs or sneezes
    – Also spread when someone touches a
    surface contaminated with the virus
    • Airborne transmission of the virus is possible,
    when an infected person is talking

    • Adults shed the infectious influenza virus at least 1 day


    before any symptoms appear
    Can you get H1N1 Influenza from eating
    pork?
    H1N1 influenza virus (formerly referred to as swine flu)
    virus is not spread by food.

    You cannot get novel H1N1 flu from eating pork or


    pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked
    pork products is safe.
    What can you do to protect yourself
    from getting sick?
    CDC recommends influenza vaccination as the first
    and most important step in protecting against H1N1
    influenza.
    everyday actions can help prevent spread of germs
    that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza.
    • Wash your hands often with
    soap and warm water,
    especially after you cough
    or sneeze. Wash for 15 – 20
    seconds.
    • Alcohol-based hand
    wipes or gel sanitizers are also
    effective.
    • Eat Nutritious food to increase your immune system.
    • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you
    cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after
    you use it.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
    Germs spread this way.
    • Avoid contact with sick people.
    If you get sick…
    • Stay home if you’re sick
    for 7 days after your symptoms
    begin or until you’ve been
    symptom-free for 24 hours,
    whichever is longer.
    • If you are sick, limit your contact
    with other people as much as possible.
    Watch for emergency warning signs
    Most people should be able to recover at home, but watch
    for emergency warning signs that mean you should seek
    immediate medical care.

    In adults:
    • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
    • Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
    • Sudden dizziness
    • Confusion
    • Severe or persistent vomiting
    • Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever
    and worse cough
    Emergency warning signs in children
    If a child gets sick and experiences any of these
    warning signs, seek emergency medical care.
    In children:
    – Fast breathing or trouble breathing
    – Bluish or gray skin color
    – Not drinking enough fluids
    – Severe or persistent vomiting
    – Not waking up or not interacting
    – Irritable, the child does not want to be held
    – Flu-like symptoms improve but then return
    with fever and worse cough
    Resources

    • http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
    • http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/espanol/
    • http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/h1n1flufaqs/Pages/
    H1N1fluFAQs-02-Treatment.aspx#02.06
    • http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html

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