With regard to the current Swine Flu situation, Family Practice Medical Center encourages everyone to visit either the CDC or Minnesota Department of Health websites for the most current information available.
Signs and symptoms of influenza include: Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue.
If you have symptoms AND have traveled to Mexico or any other area with confirmed cases of swine flu, or, have been in close contact with a person with a confirmed or suspected case of swine flu, please contact your health care provider.
Prevention
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 hand sanitizers are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs can spread easily that way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you get sick, the CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from spreading infection.
