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Pandemic Event
Look for these symptoms:
FEVER AND
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Cough
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Sore throat
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Runny or stuffy nose
Other symptoms may include:
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Body aches
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Headache
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Fatigue
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Chills
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Diarrhea
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Vomiting
People with certain chronic medical conditions, adults 65 years or older, children younger than 5 years old, and pregnant women may be at higher risk for sever illness.
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE H1N1 FLU:
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Stay at home or in your hotel room if traveling, except to seek medical care. Do not travel or go to work or school.
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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:
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Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
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Wash your hands
often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand gel.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
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Avoid contact with ill persons.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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ISDH Toll-free hotline, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
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Contact CDC 24 hours/Every Day
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Contact your local or state health department
PLANNING AND TRAINING TOOLS:
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