To help protect yourself and your family during this outbreak, go to the CDC website to view health guidelines, a list of frequently asked questions, and symptoms to watch for. Here is the link http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ and other helpful information.
If you're concerned that you or a family member has contracted the H1N1 flu
Symptoms of the H1N1 flu are similar to common flu symptoms-coughing, sore throat, body aches, headache, and fatigue. If you experience mild symptoms, stay home from work or school.
However, if you have a fever of more than 102 degrees, you should contact your personal physician as soon as possible. He or she will be able to help determine whether testing or treatment is needed for the H1N1 flu.
If you experience a serious condition that you believe could be an emergency medical condition (either related or unrelated to the H1N1 flu), call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.*
*An emergency medical condition is (1) a medical or psychiatric condition that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that you could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in serious jeopardy to your health or body functions or organs, or (2) active labor when there isn't enough time for safe transfer to a Plan hospital (or designated hospital) before delivery, or if transfer poses a threat to your (or your unborn child's) health and safety.
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