H1N1 better known as Swine Flu, presents with signs & symptoms consistent with an "influenza" like illness

• Fever, (Temperature greater than) 37.8
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Runny nose
• Headache
• Muscle aches & vomiting & diarrhea in some severe cases

Transmission or spread of the H1N1 virus is by Droplet transmission - eg. "coughing". Droplets from a cough of sneeze of an infected person moves through the air. Germs can be spread when a person touches resipiratory droplets from another person, or on a surface of desk tops or door handles.

Prevention - Protect your health!

• Cover your nose & mouth wihen you cough or sneeze. Throw the ittue into the trash after use.
• Wash your hands with soap & water especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol based cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid contact with sick people

Treatment

If you live in an area where people have been identified with H1N1 flu, & you become ill:

• Stay at home.
• Avoid Contact with other people.
• Drink plenty of fluids.

Emergency Warning Signs

If you become ill & experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care:

Children

• Fast or difficult breathing.
• Bluish or grey skin colour.
• Poor oral take.
• Severe or persistent vomiting.
• Drowsiness, poor interaction.
• Persistent high fever & irritability.
• Flu symptoms improve, but return with high fever & a persistent cough.

Adults

• Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath.
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen.
• Sudden dizziness.
• Confusion.
• Severe or persistent vomiting.
• Flu like symptoms improve, but return with fever & worse cough.