What are the symptoms of H1N1 influenza?

The symptoms of H1N1 are the same as for other types of flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.

When should I keep my child home from school or childcare?

If your child has flu-like symptoms, consult your health care provider. If your child has influenza you should keep them at home for 7 days or until 24 hours after symptoms are gone. A public inquiry line is also available 8:00 AM-8:00PM for questions at

1-888-330-6764.

What are the H1N1 influenza infection prevention measures I can take to protect my children and family?

Many good materials can be found at the CDC website www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.

How worried should I be about the H1N1 virus?

To date, the cases of H1N1 influenza in the United States have been mild, with most patients recovering well and not experiencing symptoms any more severe than the regular flu.

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