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Four more cases of H1N1 flu across Onondaga County

The Onondaga County Health Department reported four more cases of H1N1 swine flu across Onondaga County Thursday. The health department says all four students are recovering.

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maddogalso - 5/21/2009 11:25 PM
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lets hope we dont gotta put a fence up around the county..lol!!
DarkRain - 5/21/2009 8:52 PM
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Who cares...this whole thing has been nothing but a joke! The government/media have played this up so much to instill fear...to divert our attention away from what our happy government (supposedly for the people..sic) is plotting to do next (against the people). Big Brother is/has been here and is coming on faster and more furious!
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What is H1N1 Flu?

What is H1N1 (swine) flu? An influenza virus, similar to the strains that impact many people during the winter months. Flu viruses also infect many other animals and mammals, as well as birds, and this strain causes a respiratory disease in pigs. It is related to human viruses, but influenza tends to stay in its own "host" species.

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Flu symptoms
Symptoms - The symptoms of H1N1 Influenza are similar to symptoms of regular human flu.
  1. Fever
  2. Cough
  3. Sore Throat
  4. Body Aches
  5. Headache
  6. Chills
  7. Fatigue
  8. Diarrhea
  9. Vomiting
Spreading the Virus - How do I keep from spreading H1N1 Flu?
  1. Limit contact with others
  2. Stay home from work or school
  3. Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing
  4. Wash your hands
Warning Signs - Seek urgent medical care if you experience any of the following.
  1. In Children
    • Fast breathing, trouble breathing
    • Bluish skin color
    • Flu-like symptoms improve but return with fever and worse cough
    • Fever with rash
    • Irritability that keeps the child from wanting to be held
    • Not waking up or not interacting
  2. In Adults
    • Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
    • Chest or abdomen pain or pressure
    • Sudden dizziness
    • Confusion
    • Severe or persistent vomiting
Prevention - What should you do to keep from getting the virus?
  1. Wash your hands
  2. Drink plenty of fluids
  3. Eat nutritious food
  4. Manage your stress
  5. Plenty of sleep
  6. Be physically active
  7. Antiviral drugs (prescription medicines)
  8. Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
  9. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth
  10. Avoid close contact with sick people

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