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Flu vaccine available to pregnant women in Jefferson County
11/12/09
H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccination clinic for pregnant women to be held Monday, November 16th...
Former CDC director joins ABC medical team
10/15/09
Dr. Richard Besser can be seen on ABC50 covering medical news; previously served as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Clarkson takes precautions against the flu
9/10/09
Students with flu-like symptoms being treated, told not to attend class...
6 new cases of H1N1 in Jefferson County
7/2/09
Total number of Swine Flu cases in the county now at 38...
4 new cases of Swine Flu
6/24/09
Jefferson County's total now up to 32; new cases all involve children...
7 new H1N1 cases in Jefferson County
6/20/09
Jefferson County's total now up to 28...
3 newly confirmed cases of H1N1 in Jefferson County
6/12/09
Total number of Swine Flu cases in Jefferson County now at 12...
3 more cases of Swine Flu in Jefferson County
6/11/09
Total now up to nine; all victims recovering...
5 new cases of swine flu in Jefferson County
6/10/09
Victims all recovered or are recovering; more cases expected...
Swine Flu death reported in Onondaga County
06/03/09
Adult dies of H1N1 virus; first for State outside NYC...



Swine Flu Contact Information
Lewis County Public Health Website
Phone Number: (315)376-5453
Jefferson County Public Health Website
Phone Number: (315)786-3770
St. Lawrence County Public Health Website
Phone Number: (315)386-2325
Swine Flu Information

Symptoms – The symptoms of Swine Influenza are similar to symptoms of regular human flu.
  1. Fever
  2. Cough
  3. Sore Throat
  4. Body Aches
  5. Headache
  6. Chills
  7. Fatigue
  8. Diarrhea
  9. Vomiting


Spreading the Virus – How do I keep from spreading Swine Flu
  1. Limit contact with others
  2. Stay home from work or school
  3. Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing
  4. Wash your hands


Warning Signs – Seek urgent medical care if you experience any of the following.
  1. In Children
    • Fast breathing, trouble breathing
    • Bluish skin color
    • Flu-like symptoms improve but return with fever and worse cough
    • Fever with rash
    • Irritability that keeps the child from wanting to be held
    • Not waking up or not interacting
  2. In Adults
    • Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
    • Chest or abdomen pain or pressure
    • Sudden dizziness
    • Confusion
    • Severe or persistent vomiting


Prevention – What should you do to keep from getting the virus?
  1. Wash your hands
  2. Drink plenty of fluids
  3. Eat nutritious food
  4. Manage your stress
  5. Plenty of sleep
  6. Be physically active
  7. Antiviral drugs (prescription medicines)
  8. Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
  9. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth
  10. Avoid close contact with sick people
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