| H1N1 (Swine) Flu |
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Get the Facts
The United States Government has declared a public health emergency in the United States.  The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is responding to reduce transmission and illness severity and to provide information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public address the challenges posed by this emergency. The CDC is providing information across a broad spectrum of media including RSS feeds and podcasts in audio and video format. Visit their website to keep up-to-date with the latest information: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) CDC's General Information Site |
| Advice from Dr. Irene Aguilar |
Dr. Aguilar, a member of LARASA's Board of Directors, reminds us there are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza and when we should seek medical care.
Take these steps to protect your health:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.
In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish skin color
- Not drinking enough fluids
- Not waking up or not interacting
- Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
- Fever with a rash
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
For up-to-date information CLICK HERE to visit the CDC website. |
