Health and Safety
The Swine Flu has made its way into Washington County.
What are the symptoms of Swine Flu?
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Coughing
- Other respiratory distress: runny nose, sore throat
- Vomiting (not usually a symptom)
- Diarrhea (not usually a symptom)
What are the remedies?
If the above symptoms are present, remain at home. Seek medical assistance for the best treatment. If possible, try to avoid clinics and the emergency room. Contact your family doctor immediately.
Wash your hands frequently. There is no conclusive evidence that face masks prevent the spread of Swine Flu. Antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu and Relenza help lesson the severity of the symptoms and accelerate recovery. Finally, Swine Flu is serious, but is not usually life-threatening unless the immune system is weak from chemotherapy or respiratory disease (lung cancer, emphysema, chronic pulmonary disease) is present.