What To Do When You or a Family Member Gets Sick
- Stay at home.
This step cannot be stressed enough. Staying at home is one of the best ways to keep H1N1 from spreading. And you must stay at home until at least 24 hours until after your fever ends naturally (without the use of fever-reducing medication). Except to get medical care, stay home during the flu and avoid contact with others. - Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, and throw tissues away or sneeze into your sleeve, not your hand.
- Drink plenty of clear fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte beverages for infants) to keep from being dehydrated.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Watch for worsening symptoms, which may require emergency care.
Read more about Using Antiviral and Over-the-Counter Medications.
- 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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