h1n1

A brilliant man once said "A black president? When pigs fly!" and look at us now not 100 days into his election SWINE FLEW!
Does this seem coincidental to you?

As with other flu like illnesses, Swine flu is spread as follows:
* Coughing
* Sneezing
* Kissing
* Touching infected objects
* Touching nose, mouth and/or eyes with infected hands

Symptoms of Swine flu may including all or some of the following:
* Fever
* Muscle aches
* Lethargy
* Coughing
* Headache
* Sore throat
* Runny nose
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Lack of appetite

Those at higher risk include those with the following:
* Age of 65 years or older
* Chronic health problems (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease)
* Pregnant women
* Young children

Complications (for all patients but especially for those at higher risk) can include:
* Pneumonia
* Bronchitis
* Sinus infections
* Ear infections
* Death

Prevention DO YOUR PART!
* Covering nose and mouth with a tissue upon coughing and sneezing followed by proper disposal of the tissue.
* Avoiding contact with ill persons.
* Avoiding the urge to touch nose, mouth and eyes in general.
* Staying home form work and/or school upon onset and for the duration of symptoms.
* Assuring adequate and thorough handwashing and use of alcohol based hand cleansers (in the absence of proper handwashing facilities).
* Providing tissues in common areas of homes, common and public areas.
* Encouraging pursuit of medical evaluation at earliest onset of symptoms.
* Use of masks to those who are exhibiting symptoms or who are ill.
* Maintenance of a 3 to 6 foot perimeter around a coughing patient.