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What To Do If You Get Flu-like Symptoms - CDC

Home Care for the Flu Sick - CDC

Seasonal Flu Information - Orange Co. Dept. Of Health (845) 291-4300

Gripe Porcina - CDC

 

 

SCHOOL RESPONSE TO H1N1

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Information on Hand Soaps, Cleaners, and Hand Sanitizers - NYSED

Registered Disinfectant Products Effective Against Influenza (PDF) - US EPA/NYSDEC

Novel H1N1 Influenza Frequently Asked Questions and Answers - NYSDOH

 

 

 

YOUR FIRST RESPONDERS

New York State Police

Orange County Police Chiefs' Association

Orange County Division of Fire Services (845) 374-1900

Orange County Sheriff's Department (845) 291-4033

Orange County Health Department (845) 291-2332

Ulster County Sheriff's Department (845) 338-3640
Ulster County Health Department (845) 340-3009

 

 

 

 

H1N1 INFORMATION

• Symptoms include fever (greater than 100 degrees F), body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. These symptoms are very similar to the regular human flu, and cases can range from mild to severe. Contact health care provider and inform your doctor if you have traveled, especially to areas with confirmed cases.

• The CDC has determined that the virus is spreading from person to person. At this time, it has not been determined how easily the virus is spread.

• H1N1 flu can be treated by certain antiviral drugs used to treat flu infections.

• A person is considered potentially contagious as long as he/she is symptomatic and possibly for up to 7 days following the onset of the illness. Children, especially younger children, might be potentially contagious for longer periods.

• Health care providers have been informed about how and who should be tested for the H1N1 flu.

• H1N1 flu cannot be spread through preparing or eating pork products.

• H1N1 flu has not been determined to be a pandemic flu. A pandemic flu is a virus that has undergone a major change and is spread easily from person to person. In the past, H1N1 virus has caused human infections without becoming pandemic.