2009 H1N1 (referred to as making its way through local dorms, schools, and other places where lots of people come and go. At Foothill Transit, we''re always working hard to make sure your time with us is safe on every level, and that includes special measures to maintain a clean and healthy environment for everyone. This includes wiping down our buses every day with a hospital grade disinfectant.
What can you do to keep you and your family healthy? Here''s what you need to know about H1N1, straight from the
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your elbow (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. If you do cough or sneeze into your hands, wash them immediately before touching the surfaces around you.
Wash your hands often with soap and water. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people. We all like to be friendly, but in this case? Avoidance is probably better. If you are caring for someone who is sick, take a few precautions to protect yourself while helping them get well - wear a face mask, wash your hands frequently, thoroughly clean all surfaces, such as counters and doorknobs, with a disinfectant.
If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
What exactly is H1N1?
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Spread of 2009 H1N1 virus is thought to occur in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something
The symptoms of 2009 H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
One thing that appears to be different from seasonal influenza is that adults older than 64 years do not yet appear to be at increased risk of 2009 H1N1-related complications thus far. The information analyzed by CDC supports the conclusion that 2009 H1N1 flu has caused greater disease burden in people younger than 25 years of age than older people.
For more information, visit cdc.gov/h1n1flu/.