Flu Symptoms
| Seasonal Flu Symptoms | H1N1 Flu Symptoms |
| All types of flu can cause: | H1N1 causes symptoms similar to seasonal flu and can include: |
| • Fever | • *Fever |
| • Coughing and/or sore throat | • Coughing and/or sore throat |
| • Runny or stuffy nose | • Runny or stuffy nose |
| • Headaches and/or body aches | • Headaches and/or body aches |
| • Chills | • Chills |
| • Fatigue | • Fatigue |
| In addition to the above symptoms, a number of H1N1 flu cases reported: | |
| • Vomiting | |
| • Diarrhea |
(*) Not everyone with flu will have a fever.
People infected with H1N1 are contagious 1 day before getting sick, and up to 7 days after that. This time period can be even longer in children and people with weakened immune systems.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health cautions anyone with the above symptoms to stay at home (except to get medical care) until at least 24 hours after the fever ends naturally (without the use of fever-reducing medication). Do not attempt to go to school or work. Doing so could spread the virus to those who are otherwise well.
- Where and When are Vaccines Available? Check here to find when the novel H1N1 vaccine is ready in your area, and where you can go to get one.
- Should You Consider Vaccination? All Pennsylvanians are encouraged to get the H1N1 vaccine, particularly those in one of the groups most at risk for getting the virus or suffering complications.
- 5 Ways to Protect Yourself Staying healthy is simpler than you think. Some everyday prevention techniques and good hygiene can keep you and your family well this flu season.
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National H1N1 Information
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