Swine Flu Information

How It's Spread

The Swine Flu is spread through person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

How to Protect Yourself

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
• Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
• Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
• Develop a family emergency plan as a precaution. This should include storing a supply of food, medicines, facemasks, alcohol-based hand rubs and other essential supplies.

Resources

• CDC Swine Influenza Site:  http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu
• CDC Emergency Preparedness Twitter: http://twitter.com/cdcemergency
• ADHS Swine Influenza Site: http://www.azdhs.gov
• ADHS Twitter: http://twitter.com/azdhs
• Maricopa County Department of Public Health Site: http://www.maricopa.gov/Public_Health/
• Maricopa County Department of Public Health Twitter: http://twitter.com/Maricopahealth
• Maricopa County Swine Flu Hotline: 602-263-8856 or 800-352-3792 - 24hrs\7days - bilingual

Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009). Swine Influenza (Flu). Located at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/.

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