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Saint Francis Health System is closely monitoring the current health advisories issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Oklahoma State Department of Health regarding the H1N1 virus and seasonal flu. We have provided the general information below and web links to more extensive information.
General flu symptoms include a combination of the following:
-fever
-headache
-cough
-chills
-sore throat
-nasal congestion
-body and muscle aches
-loss of appetite
-diarrhea and vomiting
What should I do if I or a family member has symptoms?
Most healthy people recover from the flu without complications. If you develop flu-like symptoms:
- Stay home from work or school.
- Get lots of rest, drink plenty of liquids, and avoid using alcohol and tobacco.
- There are over-the-counter (OTC) medications to relieve the symptoms of the flu (but never give aspirin to children or teenagers who have flu-like symptoms, particularly fever).
- Remember that serious illness from the flu is more likely in certain groups of people including people 65 and older, pregnant women, people with certain chronic medical conditions and young children.
- If the symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor, but also be aware of emergency warning signs that require urgent medical attention.
Click here for information on more serious symptoms and when you should seek emergency care.
We have provided the weblinks below that provide local, national and international updates and health information related to swine flu.
Print a general information sheet about H1N1 influenza here.
Comprehensive information on influenza provided by the Center for Disease Control:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/
Information from the Oklahoma State Department of Health
Information provided by the World Health Organization -
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
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