Somerset County


Guidance and Information on the H1N1 Influenza Virus:


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ATTENTION: The current WHO phase of pandemic alert is 6.


KNOW THE FACTS:

The H1N1 virus infection continues to grow in the United States and other countries. CDC and its partners are working to lower its spread and severity.

This H1N1 flu virus is contagious and spreads from person to person through coughing or sneezing.

You cannot get H1N1 flu from eating pork or pork products.

TAKE ACTION: 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 often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. If you get sick, stay home from work or school. Limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.


Below are a few resources to help you and others stay healthy:

Swine Flu: Information for Concerned Parents and Caregivers Young children, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease may be at higher risk for complications from this infection. More information about who may be at higher risk will be available when more is known about the disease. There are steps you can take to protect your family and to know when to seek medical care. Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Information for Child Care Providers Child care and preschool programs can help protect the health of their staff and the children and families they serve by calling attention to the every day preventive actions that parents can initiate to protect their children. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov or call 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636). Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Flu) Brochure: Swine Flu In Pigs and People Important Information on Swine Flu: (en Español) How to Protect Yourself From Getting the Swine Flu Clean Hands Save Lives! News Releases from the *New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services* Prevent Colds and Flu: Wash Your Hands For guidance, new information and questions and answers please visit: *Somerset County Health Department Resources:* "Healthy Hygiene Habits" Public Service Announcement Hand washing Education Resource Page Information updated as of: 10/14/09

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