The signs and symptoms of H1N1 flu are as follows: fever above 100∞ F (37.8 C), cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, muscle pain, chills and fatigue. Anyone who is ill with the above symptoms should call his or her private health care provider immediately. The H1N1 flu virus can be treated with viral drugs to minimize symptoms, but treatment must be within two days of onset. Students with symptoms may go to the Foothill Health Services clinic at the Campus Center, located in room 2126. Call (650) 949-7243 for advice or an appointment.
To prevent the spread of the flu virus:
- Wash your hands with soap and water frequently (15 seconds) or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw the tissue in the trash after you use it or cough in your sleeve and wash your hands.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with your hands.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Report flu-like symptoms early.
- Avoid non-essential travel to Mexico.
- Read accurate information on the Web sites below.
Resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu
Santa Clara County Public Health Department Web site:
http://www.sccphd.org
"Managing Your Anxiety about Swine Flu":
http://apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=194
*World Health Organization: "Phase 5 is characterized by human-to-human spread of the virus into at least two countries in one WHO region. While most countries will not be affected at this stage, the declaration of Phase 5 is a strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization, communication, and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short."
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