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Understanding Understanding Novel Novel H1n1 Influenza H1n1 Influenza 2009 - 2010 2009 - 2010
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Page 1: Understanding Novel H1n1 Influenza 2009 - 2010 The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the community.

Understanding Understanding NovelNovel H1n1 InfluenzaH1n1 Influenza

2009 - 20102009 - 2010

Page 2: Understanding Novel H1n1 Influenza 2009 - 2010 The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the community.

The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the

community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.

What is Novel H1N1 Influenza?What is Novel H1N1 Influenza?

• H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people.

• This new virus was first detected in the United States in April 2009. Many other countries have reported people sick with this new virus. Some deaths have occurred.

• The H1N1 influenza virus can be transmitted from person-to-person through coughing or sneezing. Some people may also become infected by touching something with the H1N1 influenza on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

Source - CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/swineflu_you.htm

Page 3: Understanding Novel H1n1 Influenza 2009 - 2010 The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the community.

The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the

community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.

Novel H1N1 InfluenzaNovel H1N1 Influenza Symptoms Symptoms

The symptoms of H1N1 influenza are The symptoms of H1N1 influenza are similar to those of seasonal influenzasimilar to those of seasonal influenza

• FeverFever

• LethargyLethargy

• Lack of appetiteLack of appetite

• Sneezing and coughingSneezing and coughing

• Some people infected with the H1N1 influenza Some people infected with the H1N1 influenza also reported having a runny nose, sore also reported having a runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

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The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the

community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.

Seasonal Flu ShotSeasonal Flu Shot

Will the seasonal flu shot protect me Will the seasonal flu shot protect me from H1N1 influenza virus?from H1N1 influenza virus?

No, You will need to get the seasonal flu shot for protection against seasonal flu and the H1N1 influenza vaccination for protection against H1N1 influenza virus.

Page 5: Understanding Novel H1n1 Influenza 2009 - 2010 The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the community.

The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the

community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.

What vaccines are available What vaccines are available for H1N1 Influenza?for H1N1 Influenza?

Nasal spray– Live, attenuated intranasal vaccine (or

LAIV) is sprayed into the nose. Nasal spray is available for healthy people from 2-49 years of age.

Injection – Inactivated vaccine is injected into the muscle. It is available for anyone over age 6 months.

Page 6: Understanding Novel H1n1 Influenza 2009 - 2010 The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the community.

The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the

community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.

Are H1N1 Influenza Vaccines Are H1N1 Influenza Vaccines Safe?Safe?

The vaccines are made just like The vaccines are made just like seasonal flu vaccines and are just as seasonal flu vaccines and are just as safe and effective. safe and effective.

However, they will not prevent However, they will not prevent seasonal flu or flu-like symptoms seasonal flu or flu-like symptoms caused by other viruses.caused by other viruses.

Page 7: Understanding Novel H1n1 Influenza 2009 - 2010 The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the community.

The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the

community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.

Who Should Be Vaccinated Who Should Be Vaccinated Against H1N1 Influenza?Against H1N1 Influenza?

• Pregnant women• People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of

age• Health care and emergency medical personnel• Children and young adults ages 6 months through 24 years of age • Anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic

medical conditions or a weakened immune system

High priority people include:

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The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the

community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.

Protecting yourself and Protecting yourself and others from getting sickothers from getting sick

• Washing your hands often with soap and water. Alcohol-based Washing your hands often with soap and water. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. hand cleaners are also effective.

• Avoiding close contact with sick people.Avoiding close contact with sick people. • Avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this Avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this

way. way. • Coughing and sneezing into a tissue and throw it away promptly. If Coughing and sneezing into a tissue and throw it away promptly. If

there is no tissue available, cough or sneeze into your sleeve. there is no tissue available, cough or sneeze into your sleeve. • Avoiding shaking hands.  Do not kiss in greeting.Avoiding shaking hands.  Do not kiss in greeting.• If you get sick with influenza, stay home from work or school and If you get sick with influenza, stay home from work or school and

limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

One way to keep from getting sick is to be vaccinated against both seasonal and H1N1 influenza. Other ways include:

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The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the

community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.

If you If you shouldshould get sick… get sick…

• If you become ill with influenza-like symptoms, you may want to contact your regular health care provider.

• Your health care provider will determine whether influenza treatment is needed.

• If you have symptoms, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading your illness to others.

• Most people who contract the flu recover without any treatment.

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The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the

community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.

Seeking emergency medical Seeking emergency medical care for childrencare for children

• 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 children, warning signs that require urgent medical attention include:

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The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the

community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen

• Sudden dizziness

• Confusion

• Severe or persistent vomiting

Seeking emergency Seeking emergency medical care for adultsmedical care for adults

In adults, warning signs that require In adults, warning signs that require urgent medical attention include:urgent medical attention include:

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The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the

community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.

H1N1 InfluenzaH1N1 Influenza

Most people recover without medical treatment within 5 to 7 days.

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The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the The mission of the Houston Department of Health & Human Services is to work in partnership with the

community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.community to protect and promote the health and social well-being of all Houstonians.

Pork and H1N1 Pork and H1N1 InfluenzaInfluenza

• No, you cannot get H1N1 Influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating pork that

is properly handled and cooked is safe.

Can people catch H1N1 Influenza from Can people catch H1N1 Influenza from eating pork?eating pork?

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Understanding Understanding NovelNovel H1n1 InfluenzaH1n1 Influenza

www.Houstonflu.orgwww.Houstonflu.org

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