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2009 Swine Flu Outbreak

Local H1N1/Swine Flu Coverage
Harmons and Smiths begin keeping H1N1 vaccine appointments
DRAPER, Utah (ABC4 News) In the same place you can get your bread, meat and vegetables, you can now get your H1N1 swine flu vaccine.
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California Medical Center Holds Free H1N1 Drive-Thru Community ClinicClinic Administers H1N1 VaccinationsH1N1 Flu Cases On The Rise In AfghanistanHospitals To Offer H1N1 Vaccines In South Korea
Outbreak News
Poll finds swine flu vaccine hard to find
A new national poll found that only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it.
Orderly approach to swine flu shots in Europe
In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine and doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls.
WHO: Swine flu virus is top strain worldwide
The World Health Organization's flu chief said the swine flu virus has now become the predominant flu strain worldwide.
Swine flu hits Yanomami Indians in the Amazon
Swine flu has appeared among Venezuela's Yanomami Indians, one of the largest isolated indigenous groups in the Amazon, and a doctor says that the virus is suspected in seven deaths.
Commercial pigs in Indiana test positive for H1N1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says pigs in a commercial herd in Indiana have tested positive for the swine flu virus.
House holds hearing on shortage of H1N1 vaccine
A House committee looks into the federal response to the H1N1 virus at a hearing today on Capitol Hill.
Swine flu confirmed in Iowa cat
The swine flu virus has been confirmed in a cat treated at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Boyz II Men star has swine flu
Boyz II Men star Shawn Stockman has been forced to pull out of the band's planned promotional activities after he was diagnosed with swine flu.
Lawmaker wants sick pay for workers with swine flu
A senior House lawmaker is asking Congress to guarantee paid sick leave to workers if their employer asks them to stay home with swine flu or a similar contagious illness.
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Norway to offer swine flu drugs over the counter
Norway is allowing over-the-counter sales of flu medicines Tamiflu and Relenza in response to the rapid spread of swine flu.



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Important Information

Symptoms – The symptoms of Swine Influenza are similar to symptoms of regular human flu.
  1. Fever
  2. Cough
  3. Sore Throat
  4. Body Aches
  5. Headache
  6. Chills
  7. Fatigue
  8. Diarrhea
  9. Vomiting


Spreading the Virus – How do I keep from spreading Swine Flu
  1. Limit contact with others
  2. Stay home from work or school
  3. Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing
  4. Wash your hands


Warning Signs – Seek urgent medical care if you experience any of the following.
  1. In Children
    • Fast breathing, trouble breathing
    • Bluish skin color
    • Flu-like symptoms improve but return with fever and worse cough
    • Fever with rash
    • Irritability that keeps the child from wanting to be held
    • Not waking up or not interacting
  2. In Adults
    • Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
    • Chest or abdomen pain or pressure
    • Sudden dizziness
    • Confusion
    • Severe or persistent vomiting


Prevention – What should you do to keep from getting the virus?
  1. Wash your hands
  2. Drink plenty of fluids
  3. Eat nutritious food
  4. Manage your stress
  5. Plenty of sleep
  6. Be physically active
  7. Antiviral drugs (prescription medicines)
  8. Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
  9. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth
  10. Avoid close contact with sick people

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