Prevent the Spread of Flu!
Cover Your Mouth
Wash Your Hands Frequently
If You Feel Ill - Stay Home and See Your Family Doctor
Children Under the Age of 6 Months Should Not be Vaccinated
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How is the Flu Spread? Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing, sneezing or talking by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something – such as a surface or object – with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Can you get the Flu more than Once? Getting infected with any influenza virus, including H1N1, should cause your body to develop immune resistance to that virus so it's not likely that a person would be infected with the identical influenza virus more than once. What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?The symptoms of H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu, including H1N1 and have respiratory symptoms without a fever. Severe illnesses and deaths have occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus. If you feel ill, please see your doctor and limit your exposure to the public until you have been treated.
Who should get Flu Shots?In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting seasonal flu can get a seasonal influenza vaccine. However, it is recommended that certain people should get vaccinated each year. They are either people who are at high risk of having serious seasonal flu-related complications or people who live with or care for those at high risk for serious seasonal flu-related complications. During flu seasons when vaccine supplies are limited or delayed, ACIP makes recommendations regarding priority groups for vaccination.
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