2.  People to people contact through coughing and sneezing  May contract by touching something infected and touching it to the mouth or nose

3.  Fever (100 degrees F or higher)  Cough  Sore Throat  Body Aches  Headache  Chills  Fatigue  Runny or Stuffy Nose  Some report diarrhea and vomiting

4.  Frequent hand washing for 15-20 seconds with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol  Cover cough or sneeze with tissue or upper sleeve  Avoid close contact with people experiencing influenza-like symptoms

5.  Disinfect hard surfaces such as doorknobs, telephones, microwaves, countertops, arm rests, tables, elevator buttons, keyboards and railings. › Clean with a disinfectant or a solution of 1 tablespoon of bleach to a quart of water › Allow bleach solution to stand for 3-5 minutes before rinsing with clean water

6.  Avoid others while experiencing symptoms and 24 hours after fever (100 F or higher) subsides without the use of fever reducing agents  Lessen symptoms of the flu with the following: › Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen › OTC cold and flu medications may help lessen symptoms such as cough and congestion

7. It is usually not necessary to seek medical care unless any of the following occur:  Difficulty breathing  Purple or blue discoloration of lips  Vomiting or inability to keep liquids down  Signs of dehydration such as absence of urination or dizziness upon standing  Seizures

8.  You are able to go to work while symptom free, but monitor self closely for signs and symptoms!  Encourage family member to stay away from common areas in the home  Encourage family member to wash hands and cover mouth while coughing or sneezing  Encourage family member to stay away from people who are at high risk or experiencing chronic illness

9.  The FDA approved the H1N1 vaccine  The vaccine will be administered as a single vaccination  It is expected that the vaccine will be on the market in mid October  Because it is an inactivated (killed) virus, risk of contracting H1N1 is non-existent

10.  Pregnant Women  People who care for children under 6 months of age  Health care professionals with direct patient contact  Children 6 mo to 4 years  Children 5 - 18 yrs with chronic medical conditions

11.  Encourage hand hygiene  Cover mouth when coughing or sneezing  Update clients on H1N1 signs & symptoms and what to do if present  If clients are experiencing symptoms encourage them to reschedule  Dispel myths  Keep clients updated on vaccine information

12.  www.CDC.gov/H1N1Flu www.CDC.gov/H1N1Flu  www.FDA.gov www.FDA.gov