CNMI Health Alert Novel H1N1 Flu Poster

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HEALTH ALERT Novel H1N1 Flu Poster. 

HEALTH ALERT Novel H1N1 Flu.  Look for these symptoms: FEVER AND: Cough, Sore Throat, Runny or stuffy nose.  Other symptoms may include: Body aches, Headache, Fatigue, Chills, Diarrhea, Vomiting.  People with certain chronic medical conditions, adults 65 years older, children younger than 5 years old, and pregnant women may be at higher risk for severe illness. 

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE H1N1 FLU:  1. Stay at home or in your hotel room if traveling, except to seek medical care.  Do not travel or go to work or school.  @. Avoid close contact with others for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer.

EVERYONE SHOULD: 1. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. 2. Wash your hands often with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand gel.  3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.  4. Avoid contact with ill persons.

For more information: Contact the Division of Public Health’s and Emergency Operations Center 236-8797/99, 234-8950 or via E-mail: cnmipheoc@gmail.com.  To learn more about the H1N1 flu, visit http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu or contact CDC 24 hours/Every day at 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636) TTY: (888) 232-6348 or via E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

SAFER – HEALTHIER – PEOPLE