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What to do if you get sick
If you have flu symptoms (fever, sore throat, cough, headache, muscle aches), use these guidelines to help make the best decision about care for yourself and your loved ones. Do you have any of these warning signs? If you have flu symptoms and any of these warning signs, seek immediate medical attention or call 9-1-1. • • • •
Difficulty breathing or chest pain Purple or blue discoloration of your lips Vomiting and unable to keep liquids down, or Signs of dehydration, such as feeling dizzy when standing or being unable to urinate
Do you have a medical condition or are you age 65 or older? If you are 65 or older or have one of the following conditions, contact your healthcare provider today. • • • • • • • • •
Pregnant Cancer Blood Disorders Chronic lung disease like asthma or emphysema Diabetes Heart, kidney or liver disease Weakened immune system Obese (over about 250 lbs. for women, 300 lbs. for men Your flu-like symptoms clearly improve then you get sicker or are you older than 65
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If you have no warning signs and none of the medical conditions listed, stay at home; rest, drink plenty of fluids and treat fever with acetaminophen or ibuprofen according to the label on the medication (do not use aspirin in children under 18 years of age). For information on H1N1 (swine flu) and to find out where to get vaccinated visit
www.flunewsswwashington.org or call toll free 1-877-510-2772.
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Always use prevention measures to avoid contamination: • • •
Wash your hands frequently. Cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow rather than into your hands. Stay home if you are sick.
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