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What You Need to Know

• 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu is a new virus causing illness in people. Most people don't have immunity against it. Flu spreads mainly through coughing and sneezing. Sometimes people can get sick by touching something with the virus on it and then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.

• The symptoms of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever (100°F or higher), cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue (diarrhea and vomiting have also been reported with the 2009 H1N1 flu).

• Most people who have become ill have recovered without requiring medical treatment. However, like seasonal flu, the 2009 H1N1 flu can and has caused severe illnesses and death in some people.

• A vaccine for the 2009 H1N1 flu is available. We are working with doctors' offices, health care centers, pharmacies, and others, to make this vaccine as widely available as possible in Muskegon County. For more information about where it is available in Muskegon County, click here.

What You Can Do

• If you are sick with flu-like symptoms, please stay home until your fever is gone for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine. Keep away from others as much as possible.

• If you have severe illness (emergency warning signs) or you are at high risk for flu complications, call your doctor or seek medical care. For more information on what to do if you become ill, click here.

• If you do not have health insurance or a doctor, please click here for a list of the health care centers in Muskegon County.

• You can take everyday actions to stay healthy and protect yourself from the flu.

• Get your flu vaccinations (seasonal and H1N1).
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Stay home if you get sick.
    
  

• Stay calm. Stay informed. Practice common sense. If you have questions about the flu, call 2-1-1 (cell/pay phone users dial 231-733-1155 or 1-877-211-LAKE)

Situation Updates

• Muskegon County Flu Activity
• Michigan Flu Activity
• Nationwide Flu Activity

The Latest Information

• What's New from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza Products List (FDA)

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