1. H1N1 UPDATE FOR RA’S FALL 2009

2. What is H1N1 and why all the planning New Influenza virus – April 2009 – Pandemic status June 2009 – Unpredictable – No vaccine

3. Symptoms Fever >100.0 Cough Sore throat Headache Severe body aches Nasal congestion/stuffiness Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

4. How is it spread Coughing/sneezing Contaminated surfaces – 2-8 hours

5. How long is it contagious 1 day before getting ill 7 days after getting ill

6. Prevention Covering your cough Avoid ill people Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth Hand washing – Hand sanitizers

7. What to do if you get sick Call Health Services and ask to speak with a nurse If you have probable H1N1 either self isolate or go home – Temperature <100.0 for 24 hours

8. How to help limit the spread Keep yourself healthy Encourage residents to report their illness to Health Services Provide updates for residents in your hall