H1N1 INFLUENZA UPDATES -
In response to the recent H1N1 flu outbreak, the
health department has increased its disease
surveillance and remains in constant contact with
state health department officials. At this time, the
health department advises citizens to be aware of
the symptoms and contact their primary care
physician if they become ill with these symptoms.

Resources:

• Latest CDC Updates
• Latest Updates from Missouri
  Department of Health and Senior Services
• Latest Global Updates
• What You Can Do
• Travel Updates
• Caring for Someone in Your Home
• What to do if you Feel Sick

Prevention:

• Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently with
  hot, soapy water
• Cover your cough with your sleeve
• Stay home if you are sick (for at least seven days
  AFTER the onset of illness or 24 hours after symptoms
   resolve, whichever is longest)
• Avoid contact with infected persons

Symptoms:
Symptoms of the swine flu are similar to that of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

Visit the CDC Website for more
information on swine flu.

Visit the HHS (Health and Human Services) Website

For questions about your own personal medical symptoms and conditions, please contact your physician.