What to do if you get the swine flu (H1N1)

>> Friday, September 18, 2009

According to a handout that came home with my kids from school, here is what they say to do if you get the swine (H1N1) flu:


  • Stay home, out of public for seven days after symptoms begin or until you've been symptom-free for 24 hours.
  • Limit contact with other people.
  • Teach children proper handwashing and set good example by washing hands frequently with soap and water.
  • Cover cough and sneezes (and then wash hands!).
  • Throw tissues directly into garbage can and do not put on other surfaces. (Better clean my daughter's tissues out of my car; she has a cold right now.)
  • Contact health care provider if you have any questions.

For symptoms of swine flu, click here.

For prevention of swine flu, click here.

Basically, what they're saying is, do what you would for any type of flu - good hygiene, etc.

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