Flu Prevention Measures

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Don't Spread It: Wash Hands, Cover Coughs, Stay Home if Sick

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 WEBCAST - H1N1 Disease and Vaccine in Maryland Update - What Heathcare Providers Need To Know
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    The H1N1 (Swine) Flu vaccine Target Groups:

    • Pregnant Woman
    • Parents, household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
    • Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
    • All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
    • Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza

    If you are in one of these groups, call your health care provider to find out if vaccine is available or your Local Health Department

    Get Vaccinated – Local Health Dept. Clinics

     Get Vaccinated – National Flu Clinic Locator

     

 

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The Common Sense H1N1 (Swine) Flu Checklist

If you have a Flu-Like Illness Including:

  • Fever of 100ºF (37.8ºC) or higher and,

  • Cough or Sore Throat

  • A healthy individual who is mildly sick should stay home and recover unless you develop Emergency Warning Signs (see below)

  • If you are at risk for serious health complications or have concerns, contact your health care provider

  • Always call your health care provider before you visit

 

Emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

IN CHILDREN Children

  • Fast breathing or trouble breathing
  • Bluish skin color (for fair tones) and grayish skin color (for darker tones)
  • Not drinking enough fluids
  • Not waking up or not interacting
  • Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
  • Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
  • Fever with a rash

IN ADULTS

  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Pain or pressure in the chestAdults or abdomen
  • Sudden dizziness or confusion
  • Severe or persistent vomiting
  • Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
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Related Information

 

Total Maryland 2009 H1N1 Flu Hospitalizations and Deaths

Posted 11/20/09 @ 12:00 p.m.

Reported since May 1, 2009

Total Number of H1N1 Associated Deaths
Total Deaths
30
   
By Region
Baltimore Metro
16
National Capital
6
Eastern
2
Western
4
Southern
2
 
By Age  
Adults
25
Pediatric
5
   
Where relevant information is known, 71% of all Maryland H1N1 (Swine) flu deaths have involved pre-existing underlying health conditions. 
   
Total Number of Hospitalized Cases
787