NOVEL H1N1 INFLUENZA (aka SWINE FLU)
Novel H1N1 is a new virus for which there is no known immunity. It was first detected in humans in April 2009. The virus was originally referred to as "swine flu" because laboratory testing showed that many of the genes in this virus had similar traits to influenza viruses that occur in pigs. Further studies showed it has avian and human gene components as well. The combination is what created the new influenza strain.
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CDC guidlines recommend those who should receive the H1N1 vaccine are:
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Pregnant women (not nasal spray).
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Household contacts of children 6 months to 24 years
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Anyone age 6 months to 24 years
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Healthcare and Emergency Response workers
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People age 25 to 64 who have a high-risk medical condition (not nasal spray)
In the meantime, things you can do to stay healthy:
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Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds -- several times a day, especially after sneezing or coughing
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Cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, throw it away after use
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Avoid contact, if possible, with sick people
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Stay home if you are ill
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Seek medical attention if you are experience sudden symptoms such as fever over 101 or difficulty breathing
For more information, see http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu
