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Tips for Preventing the Flu
1) Wash your hand frequently
2) Cover your eyes nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and dispose of tissue when you are done.
3) Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
4) Try to avoid contact with sick people.
5) Stay home if you are sick until at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (without the use of medication).
6) Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds & other social distancing measures.
7) If you must have contact with a sick person wear a face mask or disposable respirator.
BEWARE: Hand sanitizers are good when properly used under adult supervision. Do not leave sanitizers where children can use them on their own due to contents that can be flammable or toxic to small children when ingested.
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H1N1 Warning SignsAdults:
Symptoms that are flu-like get better but then come back with an elevated cough and fever
Shortness of breath
Pressure or pain in the chest
Confusion
Pressure or pain in the abdomen
Difficulty breathing
Dizziness
Persistent vomiting
Children:
Trouble breathing
Elevated breathing
Decrease in the amount of fluids the child normally drinks
Persistent vomiting
Unable to interact
Unable to wake up
Irritability
Skin color is bluish or gray
Does not like being held
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Swine Flu Info
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People Can Pass H1N1 Virus to PetsReported by: Newsroom Solutions
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 @06:30am CST
Pet owners who suffer from the H1N1 virus can pass the disease along to their pets.
That's the finding of researchers at Kansas State University's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Dick Hesse, a flu expert and director of virology at the lab says "a small number of companion animal H1N1 flu cases have been confirmed in the U.S.
He says cats and ferrets are at highest risk.
While person to pet transfer is possible, Hesse says there's no evidence of pets passing the virus to people at this time.
Ken Harkin, an associate professor of small animal internal medicine at the university says pet owners shouldn't be overly concerned but "if pet owners are infected with H1N1 they should notify their veterinarian immediately if the pet becomes ill.
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H1N1 News
February, 2010
H1N1 Flu Has Leveled off, but Not Gone Away
U.S. health officials say less than one-quarter of Americans have been vaccinated.January, 2010
500,000 in Arkansas Have Received H1N1 Vaccine
Health Department reminds others "It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate."
H1N1 Flu Could Affect Northern Hemisphere until April
WHO says pandemic is similar to outbreak more than 50 years ago.
80 Million Americans Believed Infected with H1N1 Flu
CDC says deaths in the U.S. about 16,000.
Most Kids Not Getting Follow-up H1N1 Flu Shot
In 10 states, 80-percent have not had second dose.
H1N1 Flu Vaccinations Still Available at Walmart Clinics
Service extended until January 23rd.
H1N1 Flu Clinic at NLR School January 25th
Pike View Elementary hosting event.
WHO to Review Its Handling of H1N1 Pandemic
Critics say they exaggerated the dangers of the virus.
H1N1 Vaccine Available to UA Campus Community
Pat Walker Health Center has vaccine.
Southwest Yanking Pillows, Blankets over Flu Fears
Airline says action is just a precaution.December, 2009
Is the Swine Flu Scare Nearing an End?
H1N1 deaths dropping worldwide.
Washing Hands Does More than Fight the Flu
Mayo Clinic recommends practice to prevent infections.
Most People Suffering Horrid Colds, Not Flu
Lab testing reveals situation.
Dog in New York Has H1N1 Virus
Pet owner recently had swine flu.
Another Swine Flu Vaccine Recall
FDA says nasal spray lost strength in storage.
Study Says Single Dose of H1N1 Vaccine Works for Kids
CDC says many children used in study already had immunity.
Obama, First Lady Get H1N1 Flu Shots
Received vaccine over the weekend.
Mass Flu Clinics Underway Again 
H1N1 vaccine available to anyone who wants the flu fighter.November, 2009
H1N1 Infection Slows Across U.S.
U.S. health officials say that the spread of H1N1 infections is slowing nationwide.
More Mass Flu Clinics Coming to AR
Mass Flu Clinics in December will offer H1N1 vaccine to anyone wanting it.
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