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CDC posts swine flu information



Western Baptist offers these tips regarding swine flu:

1. Practice good health hygiene.  Disease transmission can be significantly reduced by taking the following actions:

  •  Wash your hands often with soap and water.   Alcohol based cleaners are also effective.
  • Practice good “cough etiquette” by coughing or sneezing in a tissue or in your elbow instead of your hands.  
  • Always perform hand hygiene after any contact with respiratory secretions.

 

2. Be mindful of the symptoms. They are the same as any flu – fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue.

3. Do not spread the illness. If you are sick, stay at home. If your children are sick, don’t send them to school.

More information about the H1N1 (swine flu), including prevention, treatment and updated statistics can be found by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site by clicking here.