STAY HEALTHY. AS YOU HEAD INTO FINAL EXAMS.

What is swine flu? Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people.

HEALTH TIP 1. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. HEALTH TIP #2.

Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. HEALTH TIP #3.

Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. HEALTH TIP #4

HEALTH TIP #5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. HEALTH TIP #6

CDC: Key Facts About Swine Influenza CDC Health Advisory

CDC and HHS Colleges and Universities Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist s_universities.pdf s_universities.pdf U.S. Department of Education: Pandemic Influenza Planning gencyplan/pandemic/index.html PandemicFlu.gov

National Center for Security & Preparedness "links” Center for Disease Control; use for general guidance and regular daily updates: NYS Department of Health; County EMO Fire Coordinator John Nuzback has been providing the best updates via from NYSDoH: