SWINE (H1N1) FLU PREVENTION

GENERAL INFORMATION

#1 Risk Factor

-Contact (within 6 feet) with someone that has a confirmed case of H1N1 or recent travel to community with confirmed H1N1 (see websites listed below).

 

Swine (H1N1) Flu Symptoms           Prevention Measures To Take         

 

Fever over 100° F.                   -Frequent hand washing and/or alcohol hand

Cough/Congestion                   sanitizer use

Sore Throat                             -Cover your cough and use a tissue, then

Body Aches                             wash your hands

Headache                                 -Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth

Chills                                       -Stay home if you are sick

Fatigue                                    -Avoid being near people that are sick                                    

-Don’t share items like eating utensils, razors, towels, etc.

                                             -Get plenty of sleep, drink lots of fluids, and

                                                 eat nutritious foods

         

If you are sick and have the symptoms and risk factor noted above:

Please contact the Health Center at 779-3707 before you come in.

We would like to provide you with information on preventing the spread of the Flu and give you a mask before your visit.

 

For more information, visit these websites:

Centers for Disease Control                    www.cdc.gov/

Wisconsin Division of Health                  www.pandemic.wisconsin.gov/

 

 

If you have questions about H1N1 flu or any other health related questions, please feel free to call the Red Cliff Health Center at (715) 779-3707.

 

The Red Cliff Health Center staff continues to stay in direct communication with our Federal, State, and County partners regarding preparations for a possible flu outbreak in our area. We continue to monitor this situation on a daily basis and will provide the Red Cliff Community with updates as new information is made available.