Swine Flu - Symptoms & Ways of Protecting Yourself and Others

SMCCD HEALTH ALERT: SWINE FLU

The state of California is on a heightened surveillance alert for possible Swine Influenza. 7 cases have been confirmed in Southern California. This is an unusual strain of Swine Flu and can possibly be transmitted from human-to-human. Therefore, anyone who has recently traveled to Southern California or Mexico and subsequently becomes ill with a fever and respiratory illness should be tested for this virus.

SYMPTOMS

Swine Flu Symptoms are similar to regular influenza, and include:

• Fever
• Sore Throat
• Cough
• Body aches
• Vomiting and diarrhea can also occur.
  

ANYONE WITH A FEVER OVER 100 F, ACCOMPANIED BY A COUGH OR SORE THROAT, SHOULD BE TESTED FOR SWINE FLU.

WAYS OF PROTECTING YOURSELF AND OTHERS

• STAY HOME IF YOU ARE ILL, AND ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A FEVER
• AVOID CLOSE CONTACT WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE SICK
• COVER YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN COUGHING/SNEEZING
• WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY
• AVOID TOUCHING YOUR EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH
  

If you have any questions please call your physician or,

CSM Health Center: (650) 574-6396

Skyline Health Center: (650) 738-4270

Canada Health Center: (650) 306-3309