The Human Flu

What is it?

•A respiratory illness carried and spread from person to person.•Most people have defense against it; a vaccine is available.•Also known as the common or seasonal flu.•It is not visible to the human eye.

How does it spread?

From PERSON to PERSON:•Through the air: breathing droplets that have been sneezed or coughed into the air. •Through contact: shaking hands with an infected person or touching an unclean surface, and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Beginning March 2009, cases of human infection with Swine Influenza viruses were first reported in Southern California and Texas.

Other states have reported cases of human infections of swine flu infection. International cases have been reported as well.

CDC and other health agencies are tracking and reporting confirmed case counts.

Navajo Nation and I.H.S. are working together to monitor the situation.

U.S. Human Confirmed Cases of H1N1 VirusU.S. Human Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Virus(As of May 1, 2009, 10:30 AM ET)(As of May 1, 2009, 10:30 AM ET)

CACA1414

NVNV11

AZAZ44

KSKS22

TXTX2626

ININ11

MAMA22

MIMI11

OHOH11

NYNY5050

SCSC1010

TOTAL: 112 CasesTOTAL: 112 Cases

It has been confirmed in the United States and in Mexico.

Some of the states it is in are: California Texas Kansas Ohio New York Arizona

SuspectedOnset of respiratory illness

ProbablePositive for a Influenza virus

ConfirmedLaboratory confirmed of S-OIV

YES

Spreads the same way as the seasonal flu.

Spreads mainly from: Person to person

through coughing or sneezing.

Touching contaminated surfaces Droplets can travel up to 4 feet

Cold vs. Flu Symptoms

Symptom Cold Flu

Fever Rare High Body TemperatureHeadache Rare Severe

Aches and Pains

Slight Usual; often severe

Cough Hacking Can become severe

Fatigue, Weakness

Mild Can last 2-3 weeks

Extreme Exhaustion

Never Early and Prominent

Sneezing Usual Sometimes

Chest Discomfort

Mild Common

Sore Throat Common

Sometimes

Stuffy Nose Common

Sometimes

Difficulty breathing Discomfort or pressure in abdominal or

chest area Dizziness Confusion (Disorientation) Persistent or severe vomiting For CHILDREN: bluish skin color, refuses

liquids, irritable, refused to be held, have a fever with a rash, can’t wake up, lethargic (inactive), or unresponsive.

WASH YOUR HANDS! Stay in good general health Get plenty of sleep Be physically active Manage your stress Drink plenty of fluids Eat nutritious food.

Try not to touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

COVER YOUR SNEEZES.

Remember to throw

your tissue away after you use it.

COVER YOUR COUGH.

If you have no tissue, cough or

sneeze into your upper sleeve, not into your hands.

WASH YOUR HANDS.

Wash hands with soap

and water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

You can also use an alcohol-

based hand sanitizer.

AVOID TOUCHING EYES, NOSE, and MOUTH.

Wash your hands often to avoid the

spread of germs.

Germs can easily pass from your hands to

your eyes, nose, and

mouth.

WHEN YOU’RE SICK, AVOID CLOSE CONTACT WITH

OTHERS

Stay home from school or work when

you’re sick.

See your doctor if you have other

serious health problems.

Social gatherings may include song & dance events, church activities,

flea markets, casinos, sporting

events, etc.

Stay away from social gatherings

and crowded areas.

WIPE COUNTERS. KEEP KITCHEN and BATHROOM

CLEAN.

Use a water and bleach mixture to

kill germs (10 parts water

to 1 part bleach).

10 cups water

To 1 cup bleach

For example…

STAY PHYSICALLY FIT. EAT HEALTHY.

Keep your immune system

strong by eating

healthy.

Stay physically fit

to help prevent

sickness.

Countertops Doorknobs Keyboards Telephone/ cell phones Remote controls Toys Runny Nose, cough droplets, etc Hand towels Shared items

Store a two-week supply of Store a two-week supply of water and foodwater and food

Get an extra supply of Get an extra supply of prescription drugs if prescription drugs if possiblepossible

Have non-prescription Have non-prescription drugs and other health drugs and other health supplies on handsupplies on hand

Plan how to care for sick Plan how to care for sick family membersfamily members

Help your community Help your community prepareprepare

Have a 2-week supply of Have a 2-week supply of hay/feed and water for hay/feed and water for livestock and food for petslivestock and food for pets

Stay home if an outbreak Stay home if an outbreak startsstarts

Include a two-week supply of feed & water Make sure all vaccinations are up-to-date Decrease the parasite load within your

livestock by de-worming Report sick birds to the appropriate office Quarantine any new animals for 14 days

prior to adding them to your herd Maintain all livestock records Have your list of phone numbers easy to

find

NO.Properly cook and handle your pork

products.

Preparing through emergency exercises

Training staff and providers Educating the public Monitoring outbreaks

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swinehttp://www.cdc.gov/contacthttp://www.cdc.gov/travelhttp://swineflu.navajo.org

To request a presentation please contact the:Navajo Health Education Program

(928) 871 – 6258/6612

Bio-Terrorism Program(928) 871 – 6525

Navajo Health Education Program(928) 871 – 6258/ 6612

Navajo Community Health Representative(928) 871 – 6782

Navajo Veterinary & Livestock Program(928) 871 – 6615