Modoc County Health Services
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

HEALTH ALERT

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Key Facts About H1N1

H1N1 Prevention Tips

H1N1 Information for Parents

LOOK FOR THESE SYMPTOMS:                 

FEVER AND                                                 
-Cough                                                        
-Sore Throat                                               
-Runny or Stuffy Nose       

OTHER SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:

-Body Aches          -Chills
-Headache             -Diarrhea
-Fatigue                  -Vomitting

People with certain chronic medical conditions, adults 65 years or older, children younger than 5 years old, and pregnant women may be at higher risk for sever illness.

Vaccine Information

Inactivated

Live, Attenuated (nasal spray)

H1N1 Clinics- TBA

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE H1N1 FLU:
-Stay at home or in your hotel room if traveling, except to seek medical care. DO NOT travel or go to work or school.
-Avoid close contact with others for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer.
-If you have a fever greater than 100 degrees, sore throat or cough, contact your medical provider as they may be able to prescribe you an antiviral medication.

EVERYONE SHOULD:
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Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
-Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand gel.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
-Avoid contact with ill persons.

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