Facts About H1N1 Influenza

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Facts About H1N1 Influenza

• What you can do to stay healthy.

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Facts About H1N1 Influenza

• Federal State officials are investigating an
  outbreak of H1N1 influenza in humans.
• This new influenza virus was first detected in
  people in the U.S. in April 2009.
• Other countries have also reported people sick
  with this new virus.

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Facts About H1N1 Influenza

• H1N1 influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs.
  It is caused by a virus.
• People do not normally get H1N1 influenza, but it
  can be passed to humans.
• H1N1 influenza has been known to pass from
  person-to-person.

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Facts About H1N1 Influenza

• H1N1 Influenza is thought to spread in the same
  way as Seasonal Flu. Flu viruses spread from
  person-to-person through coughing or sneezing and
  sharing utensils or drinks. People may become
  infected by touching something with flu viruses
  on it and then touching their mouth, nose, or
  eyes.

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Facts About H1N1 Influenza

• There are several ways we can prevent the spread
  of H1N1 influenza
• Cover coughs sneezes
• Wash hands often
• Stay home when sick

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Facts About H1N1 Influenza

• Ways to prevent flu
• 1. Cover coughs sneezes
• Use tissues or cough sneeze into your shirt
  sleeve
• Coughing sneezing into hands can spread flu.
• Do not share utensils or drinks.

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Facts About H1N1 Influenza

• Ways to prevent flu
• 2. Wash hands often
• Use warm water and soap for 20 seconds
• Alcohol-based hand sanitizers also work
• Avoid touching your mouth, nose eyes

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Facts About H1N1 Influenza

• Ways to prevent flu
• 3. Stay home when sick
• Stay home from work school
• Avoid contact with others
• Call your doctor or healthcare provider

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Facts About H1N1 Influenza

• Questions?
• H1N1-Swine Flu Info Hotline
• 888-330-6764 (toll free)
• 800 a.m. 800 p.m.