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Influenza A (H1N1) advice for the public

04.08.2009

This article is intended to give advice for people caring for someone with influenza A (H1N1) symptoms or themeselves have symptoms.

• At present, the vast majority of people who fall ill can be cared for at home and recover without medical treatment.

• People shoud be aware of signs of severe illness and not delay seeking medical attention in cases where someone experiences shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or if a fever continues more than three days.

• Anyone who becomes ill with a fever above 38°C should seek medical attention.

• Parents with a young child who is ill should get medical care if the child has fast or laboured breathing, continuing fever or convulsions (seizures), or is confused, unconscious or difficult to awaken.

• People caring for someone who is sick should protect themselves and other with careful hygiene (hand washing, cough etiquette).

• People should become informed, and stay informed as things change.

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