| H1N1 (swine flu) Influenza A Identified in Green County |
| H1N1 (swine) influenza virus is a new virus that has not been identified previously in people, and viral person-to-person transmission appears to be occurring. H1N1 (swine) flu is thought to be spread via person-to-person contact though contaminated air droplets from coughing and sneezing from an infected person. The virus is not spread by food including pork or pork products. Eating properly cooked and handled pork products is safe. The symptoms of human H1N1 (swine) flu are similar to the regular seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, coughing and sore throat. Some people with H1N1 (swine) flu have reported additional symptoms such as runny nose, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In some situations, the virus can develop into pneumonia. It is believed that the seasonal influenza vaccine does not provide protection against H1N1 (swine) flu. |
| On May 6, 2009 a case of H1N1 (swine) influenza A was confirmed in Green County. As a result ALL, adults and children residing in Green County are requested to be prudent and adhere to the following guidelines: |
| Please check the following sites often for the latest information on H1N1 (swine) influenza A Wisconsin Pandemic Flu Website CDC H1N1 Flu Website |
| Cover all coughs and sneezes with a tissue and dispose of all tissues in waste containers. Cough or sneeze into your shirtsleeve if a tissue is not available. Always wash your hands after coughing or sneezing. |
| Wash hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol based hand cleaner, especially after coughing, sneezing, and blowing one’s nose. |
| Avoid touching of nose, mouth, and eyes, to reduce the spread of germs. |
| DO NOT share eating utensils, water bottles, beverage containers or other personal items. Contact with these items can expose people to viruses that exist on their surfaces. |
| Avoid close contact (6 feet or less) with sick people. |
| STAY HOME from work and KEEP YOUR CHILDREN HOME from school if you or they become ill. |
| Contact your health care provider as soon as possible for further follow up if you or your children become ill with the symptoms described above and/or if you have traveled to areas where there are cases of H1N1 (swine) flu or if you have further questions |
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