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Swine Flu Outbreak

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President Barack Obama Gets H1N1 VaccineSan Francisco Holds H1N1 Flu Clinic, Distributing Thousands Of VaccinesSwine Flu VaccinationBronx Clinic Gives Out H1N1 Vaccinations
Outbreak News
WHO says swine flu still hasn't peaked
The agency's emergency committee has suggested it is "premature" to recommend downgrading the global flu outbreak.



Gulf Coast Swine Flu Headlines
What's Going Around: Weather Swing Making You Sick?
Warm one day, chilly the next! There's no evidence that you can get a cold from cold weather--but can temperature swings make you sick? Local15's Varion Walton gets answers in this week’s edition of What's Going Around. Video Video
Important Information

Symptoms – The symptoms of Swine 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 Swine 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
State News
Animal Shelter Director Arrested
The director of a South Mississippi no-kill shelter could face misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty for each of the more than 300 animals she vowed to protect.
National News
Senate passes jobs bill
The Senate is sending the first of several promised election-year jobs bills to President Obama for his signature.
World News
Brazilian president places wreath on Arafat's tomb
Brazil's president placed a wreath on the tomb of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Wednesday and sharply criticized Israeli policies, leading Israeli officials to suggest he was not being evenhanded.
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