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Know How to Prepare for the H1N1 Flu Virus
Currently their are two strains of flu,
seasonal flu and the H1N1 (Swine) flu, are currently circulating in the United
States. A third, highly lethal H5N1 (Bird) flu is being closely tracked
overseas. (Information Supplied By
Flu.gov)
Now is the time to prepare and take measures
to protect yourself and loved ones from becoming sick. Ask yourself, Do I have
proper
Hand Sanitizer?
Do I have enough
Soap? Do I
have household
Disinfectant?
Do I have a
Facemask
or a
Respirator?
Do I have Fever Reducing
Medicine?
Do I have
Tissues
and other items that could help you avoid the need to make trips out in public.
What about
Easy
Meals?
We will help you by making these supplies
accessible in one location. Take the time to prepare now. We will do our best to
bring you new information as it becomes availible to us.
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Local Flu Information in your State
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What is the Flu?
Flu refers to illnesses caused by a number of
different influenza viruses. Flu symptoms can cause a range of effects, from
mild to lethal. (Always consult with your
Dr)
Most healthy people recover from the flu
without problems, but certain people are at high risk for serious complications.
Flu symptoms
may include headaches,
body aches, fever, chills,
coughing, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and fatigue. In
H1N1 flu infection,
vomiting and diarrhea may also occur.
Outbreaks of the
seasonal flu
usually occur annually during fall through early spring.
Most people have natural immunity, and a seasonal flu vaccine is available. In
the US, approximately 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the seasonal flu
and approximately 36,000 flu-related deaths are reported in a typical year.
Information Supplied By
Flu.gov
Influenza (the flu) is a
contagious respiratory
illness caused by
influenza viruses. It
spreads from
person-to-person and can
cause mild to severe
illness; and in some
cases, can lead to
death.
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In the United
States, yearly
outbreaks of
seasonal flu usually
happen during the
fall through early
spring.
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The best way to
prevent the flu is
by getting a flu
shot.
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Flu viruses can
cause illness in
people of any age
group. Children are
most likely to get
sick because their
immune systems
aren’t strong enough
to fight off the
infection.
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Some groups are more
likely to have
complications from
the seasonal flu.
These include:
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those age 65 and
older
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children younger
than 2 years old
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people of any
age who have
chronic medical
conditions (e.g.
diabetes,
asthma,
congestive heart
failure, lung
disease)
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Complications from
the flu can include:
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bacterial
pneumonia
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ear or sinus
infections
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dehydration
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worsening of
chronic medical
conditions
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