Influenza (Flu)
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent getting the flu is to get a vaccination every year.

 Flu Transmission
The flu spreads through coughing and sneezing. It usually spreads from person to person, but you could become infected by touching something with the virus on it and then touching your mouth or nose.

Flu Symptoms

• Fever

• Headache

• Extreme tiredness

• Dry cough

• Runny or stuffy nose

• Sore throat

• Muscle aches

• Gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)

 If You Get Sick
Stay home, rest and drink plenty of fluids. Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen to reduce your fever. If a fever persists after taking a fever-reducer, or if symptoms seem to improve and then worsen, see a healthcare provider. Symptoms of the flu typically last for about a week. The best treatment is rest.

Ways to Stay Healthy

• Wash your hands frequently

• Avoid close contact, both with people who are sick and healthy people if you are sick

• Cover your mouth when coughing and nose when sneezing

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

 For More Information:   http://www.cdc.gov/flu/

 There has been a lot of media coverage about Avian flu.  To date there have been no cases of the avian flu in the United States. Epidemiologists are watching it carefully and in the event that human to human transmission becomes possible we will follow the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control and the Public Health Department. For more information about Avian Flu: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/

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