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Two more H1N1 virus cases confirmed in Oneida County


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Utica (WSYR-TV) – The Oneida County Executive’s office says two more cases of the H1N1 virus have been confirmed in the county, bringing the total number of cases to four since the outbreak started in April.

The State Department of Health now considers the virus to be widespread in New York.

Oneida County Acting Director of Health Daniel Gilmore says residents can take several steps to protect themselves from getting the virus:

  • Frequent hand washing
  • Cover all coughs and sneezes
  • Avoid people with flu-like symptoms
  • Stay home if you have a fever, cough or other flu-like symptoms, and stay home until at least one day after symptoms subside.

Those with mild to moderate flu symptoms should recover at home, but those with more severe symptoms or underlying medical conditions should contact their doctor.

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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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