SnoCo Flu View as of Jan. 30, 2010 : Overview of H1N1 in Snohomish County
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2009 H1N1 (previously called swine flu) is a new flu virus that causes illness in people. The first cases of H1N1 disease
were seen in the United States in April 2009. Like seasonal flu, H1N1 spreads person-to-person and has now infected people
worldwide.
Who is most at risk and should get the H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccine?
Pregnant women are at higher risk of complications and can provide protection to infants who cannot be vaccinated.
Health care and emergency services workers. Vaccinating health care workers helps protect vulnerable patients. The
community depends on a strong health care workforce to respond to illness.
All people ages 6 months to 24 years. H1N1 spreads quickly among younger people, and more severely affects people
under age 65.
Caregivers of infants younger than 6 months old. Younger infants are at higher risk of influenza-related complications
and cannot be vaccinated.
People ages 25 to 64 with medical conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, or heart disease.
How do I prevent infection?
Get a vaccine for H1N1 flu if it is recommended.
Wash your hands often with soap and water; alcohol-based hand cleaners also work.
Cough or sneeze into your elbow, upper arm or shoulder, not the hands. Teach this method to your children.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth - germs spread this way.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Keep your distance, avoid crowds and sick people.
If you or a family member is sick, stay home and away from others for at least 24 hours after fever is completely gone.
H1N1 Resources and Materials
Fact sheets, posters and other H1N1 outreach resources including radio/television clips and translated materials
( DOH )
General Questions & Answers on H1N1 influenza vaccine safety (
English ) [pdf]
Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A guide for parents- Factsheet (
English ) [pdf]
