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H1N1 Flu Update

Current Info on the H1N1 Flu

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to update recommendations on H1N1 flu as kids return to school and other seasonal activities. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ for more information.

General Information

• This strain of H1N1 influenza has not been identified in humans before.
• This year's flu vaccine is comprised of 3 strains of influenza viruses 2 influenza A (H3N2 & H1N1) and 1 influenza B. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not yet been able to determine whether there is any cross protection from the vaccine.
• If you have symptoms of the H1N1 flu, the CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. Symptoms include: fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
• You cannot get H1N1 flu from eating pork or pork products.

If you are concerned you may have flu-like symptoms, please call your health center before coming in for specific instructions. Antiviral medication, such as TamiFlu, is readily available at our pharmacies, should your provider prescribe them for you.

Remember, the H1N1 flu is still the flu and is transmitted the same way as seasonal flu.  Take the same precautions you would otherwise take to keep from getting sick. Follow the guidelines on this Seasonal Flu Checklist from the American Red Cross.

Use common sense and follow these recommendations from the CDC to help avoid the flu and prevent the spread of illness, including:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.

If you do not have symptoms of the flu, you should not take antiviral drugs. If you have flu-like symptoms, or a possible exposure, please contact your medical provider, who may then prescribe antiviral medication.

For the latest updates from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.