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H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information

The H1N1 virus also known as the Swine Flu is a flu virus that is infectious in humans. If this disease is not treated properly and becomes more severe, it can result in Pneumonia, respiratory failure,
or death. Humans can spread the disease to each other by sneezing, touching, or being around someone that is infected. Although the disease is spread from pigs to humans, you cannot get it from eating pork. The disease can also be spread by touching objects commonly used with the virus on it such as door knobs and counters and then touching around the mouth or nose area.

Symptoms of this disease are:

Fever above 100.4°F
Cough
Sore throat
Headache
Chills
Muscle Aches
Diarrhea
Vomiting

Researchers are unsure of how quickly and easily the virus is spreading. It is necessary to take the following precautions to help prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus:

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after using it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. You may also use alcohol-based hand cleaners.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, to avoid getting infected by germs.
Avoid close contact with sick people.
If you do get sick, consider staying home from work or school.

Know the Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms

Symptom	Cold	Swine Flu
Fever	Fever is rare with a cold.	Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.
Coughing	A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.	A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to asdry cough).
Aches	Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.	Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.
Stuffy Nose	Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.	Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.
Chills	Chills are uncommon with a cold.	60% of people who have the flu experience chills.
Tiredness	Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.	Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.
Sneezing	Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.	Sneezing is not common with the flu.
Sudden Symptoms	Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.	The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache	A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.	A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat	Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.	Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.
Chest Discomfort	Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.	Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.

For further Information on how to prevent the spread of the Swine Flue visit:

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/institutions/guidance/
http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1flu/institutions/guidance/technical.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/institutions/toolkit/

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