Swine Influenza Outbreak in United States and Mexico
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
The public should continue to monitor the news and heed the advice provided by federal, state and local health officials and their health care provider. There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Symptoms of swine flu are similar to regular human flu and include: Some people also have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. For people who have flu-like symptoms and have traveled to areas where swine flu has been confirmed, they should seek medical attention. However, if a person has flu-like symptoms but has not traveled to areas where swine flu has been confirmed, they should stay home and contact a doctor to see if they should go in for testing. Health Care Providers
Travel Recommendations
Press ReleasesApril 27, 2008 - State Public Health Director Updates Swine Flu Outbreak and Stresses Importance of Preventive Measures - (En Español) April 26, 2008 - State Public Health Director Keeps Close Watch on Swine Flu Outbreak - Update - (En Español) April 25, 2008 - State Public Health Director Keeps Close Watch on Swine Flu Outbreak - (En Español)
State and National LinksIllinois Department of Public Health - www.idph.state.il.us/flu/swine_flu.htm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Swine Influenza - www.cdc.gov/swineflu or call 1-800-CDC-INFO (En Español) Recommendations on travel to Mexico (CDC) - http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentSwineFluMexico.aspx World Health Organization - International Swine Influenza - www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
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