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? A respiratory disease caused by a type of influenza virus 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 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? The swine flu is spread the same way as the seasonal flu: The swine flu is spread the same way as the seasonal flu: Through the air when someone with swine influenza coughs or sneezesThrough the air when someone with swine influenza coughs or sneezes Touching something with the flu virus on it and then touching your mouth or noseTouching something with the flu virus on it and then touching your mouth or nose Swine influenza may also be caused by contact with infected pigs 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? Fever greater than 100 F Fever greater than 100 F Sore throat Sore throat Cough Cough Stuffy Nose Stuffy Nose Chills Chills Headache and body aches Headache and body aches Fatigue Fatigue Diarrhea and vomiting Diarrhea and vomiting

What should I do if I have symptoms? As you would do normally, call your health care provider if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms 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 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? Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. 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 Wash your hands with soap and water often, especially after you cough or sneeze Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth Avoid close contact with people who are sick Avoid close contact with people who are sick

Where do I go for more information? The CDC has a website with additional information: NH Department of Health and Human Services has established an information hotline: has established an information hotline: (from 8am-8pm) Additional information may be found on the NH Health & Human Services website: