Transcript What you need to know about the swine flu

What you need to know
about swine influenza
“swine flu”
A message from:
Nashua Division of Public Health
& Community Services
18 Mulberry Street
Nashua, NH 03060
What is swine influenza?
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A respiratory disease caused by a
type of influenza virus
Human cases of the swine influenza
(swine flu) have been identified in
Mexico, Canada, Europe, New
Zealand, and the US
How does someone catch
swine influenza?
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The swine flu is spread the same way as
the seasonal flu:
• Through the air when someone with swine influenza
coughs or sneezes
• Touching something with the flu virus on it and then
touching your mouth or nose
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Swine influenza may also be caused by contact
with infected pigs
SWINE INFLUENZA CANNOT BE SPREAD
BY EATING PORK PRODUCTS
What are the symptoms of
swine influenza?
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Fever greater than 100 F
Sore throat
Cough
Stuffy Nose
Chills
Headache and body aches
Fatigue
Diarrhea and vomiting
What should I do if I have
symptoms?
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As you would do normally, call your
health care provider if you are
experiencing flu-like symptoms
If you get sick with influenza, stay
home from work or school and limit
contact with others to keep from
infecting them
How can I protect myself from
getting sick?
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when
you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the
trash after you use it.
Wash your hands with soap and water often,
especially after you cough or sneeze
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Where do I go for more
information?
The CDC has a website with additional information:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
NH Department of Health and Human Services
has established an information hotline:
1-888-330-6764 (from 8am-8pm)
Additional information may be found on the NH
Health & Human Services website:
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us