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Information on H1N1 Flu
As is the case with any virus or communicable disease, Pitt County Schools works closely with the Pitt County Health Department to determine the best course of action for our schools and community. School nurses will be monitoring any developing patterns in our schools and communicating this information back to the Health Department.
What To Do If You Get The Flu
For most people the illness can be managed with home care, often not even requiring a visit to the doctor or prescription medication. People with mild symptoms are encouraged to:
- Stay home for at least 24 hours after fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Fever reducing medicine may be taken, but fever should be gone for 24 hours after taking the last dose of medicine before going back to school or work.)
- Drink clear fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte beverages for infants) to keep from becoming dehydrated.
- Contact your doctor if symptoms get worse.
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Limit contact with others, and follow recommendations below for handwashing, coughing, and sneezing. This will help reduce the spread of the virus to others.
What You Can Do To Stay Healthy
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Flu symptoms include fever, cough, body aches, runny nose, and sore throat. Some people may also experience nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
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When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve (if you do not have a tissue). Throw used tissues in the trash.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand gel, especially after coughing or sneezing.
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Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.
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Get the seasonal flu vaccine when it becomes available
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Get the H1N1 flu vaccine when it becomes available.
For the latest information on H1N1 flu, visit http://www.flu.nc.gov/ or http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.
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