IF YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO H1N1 (SWINE FLU) OR THINK YOU MAY HAVE H1N1

DO NOT COME TO THE CLINIC

GO TO URGENT CARE OR THE EMERGENCY ROOM

What is H1N1 flu?

It is a new and very different influenza virus that is spreading worldwide among people.  This was called “Swine flu” at first because it has pieces of flu viruses found in pigs in the past.  However, H1N1 virus has not been detected in U.S. pigs.

Influenza is unpredictable, but scientist believe that the new H1N1 virus will cause illness, hospital stays and deaths in the United States over the coming months. 

What are the symptoms of the flu?

Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.  Some people may also have vomiting and diarrhea. 

How does the flu spread?

Both H1N1 flu and seasonal flu are thought to spread mostly from person to person through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with influenza.  People may also get sick by touching something with flu virus on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

 H1N1 vaccine available through Pocatello Women's Health Clinic.  Call our office for more information.