- Wash your hands frequently.
- Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve not your hand.
- Exercise social distancing.
- Stay away from people who are ill, and if you are ill, please stay at home.
- Clean and sanitize contaminated surfaces.
- Prepare at home for yourself and your family.
Should I Be Tested for Swine Flu?
If you do not feel well, there is no need to make a special visit to your primary care physician (PCP) to find out if you have Swine Flu. If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. On the otherhand, if you are sick and would normally go to your PCP, consult your PCP as you normally would.
What is Influenza-like Illness (ILI)?
ILI is defined as temperature of 100° F or greater with cough and/or sore throat in the absence of a known cause other than influenza.
Who Needs to Be Tested for Swine Flu?
Individuals exhibiting ILI and who may have traveled to an area where human cases of Swine influenza A (H1N1) has been identified or have been in contact with ill persons from these areas in the 7 days prior to the illness onset OR individuals exhibiting severe respiratory illness for whom you have not ruled out influenza. Note: For households with multiple suspect cases, test the individuals with the most severe illness and/or the most recent onset.
What Test Needs to Be Performed?
Rapid Diagnostic test, if the test is capable of distinguishing between type A and B. If not capable of distinguishing between type A and B, test is not recommended. If positive for type B – not Swine flu – stop here. If result is negative, influenza type A, or influenza type A and B, obtain a specimen for additional viral testing.
