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Symptoms of the H1N1 or Swine Flu
• Fever 100 degrees or higher.
• Lethargy and body aches/pains.
• Lack of appetite.
• Coughing.
• Runny nose.
• Sore throat.
• In addition, in some cases, people with swine flu have reported nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
If You or Your Child Have Symptoms of H1N1 Influenza
• Stay at home and keep away from work, school or crowds as much as possible.
• Rest and take in plenty of fluids.
• Cover your mouth and nose with disposable tissues when coughing and sneezing and dispose of the used tissues properly.
• Wash hands frequently.
• Inform family and friends about your illness and seek help.
Prevention at School
• Teach your child not to share personal items.
• Know the signs of H1N1.
• Tell your child to wash/sanitize their hands frequently.
• Keep sick kids at home.
• Vaccinate your child.
If a Person is Ill at Home
• Try to keep a distance from person as much as possible.
• Cover mouth and nose when caring for person.
• Wash your hands after each contact with person.
• Try to improve air flow in the area the ill person stays.
• Keep area clean with disinfecting household cleaners.
Help Online
National Center for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu
U.S. Government Flu Information
www.flu.gov
California Department of Public Health
www.cdph.ca.gov
Mendocino County Department of Public Health
www.co.mendocino.ca.us/ph
Lake County Department of Public Health
www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Public_Health
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