what are signs for swine flu

[sikici]

what do we have to look for now first signs  what we have to do so we dont infect whole family .where do we get shots and what are side effects

[HannahMonica]

Signs and Symptoms:

The symptoms of 2009 H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu, including 2009 H1N1 and have respiratory symptoms without a fever. Severe illnesses and deaths have occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.

What are “emergency warning signs” that should signal anyone to seek medical care urgently?

In children:

Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish skin color
Not drinking enough fluids
Not waking up or not interacting
Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
Fever with a rash

In adults:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting

What You Can Do to Stay Healthy?

Get vaccinated. Vaccination is the best protection we have against flu. Seasonal flu vaccine is available now and initial doses of 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine also are available, with additional doses available later this year. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

Take everyday actions to stay healthy.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread that way.

Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.

Find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety.

Stay informed.

In order to recieve the vaccination, you may want to contact your local health department or primary care provider, as shot are allocated to high-risk groups first, and strategically distributed.

[HannahMonica]

Here are two links that should answer other questions you have regarding the H1N1 shot (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-inact-h1n1.pdf), and the H1N1 nasal spray (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-laiv-h1n1.pdf).