What are the symptoms?

As of now this disease is presenting similar symptoms as "normal" flu.

• fever greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit
• cough
• sore throat
• body aches
• headache
• chills
• some people report vomiting and diarrhea

 If you are ill with Influenza-Like illness, follow these guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control.

To help stop the spread of germs:

1. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. Put your used tissue in the waste basket.
   
2. Wash your hands frequently especially after coughing or sneezing  http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/
   
   
   • Wash with soap and water for 20 - 30 secs
     or
   • Clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner.
     
     
3. Keep your hands away from your face. Avoid touching you eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
4. Do not share drinks, utensils, and lip gloss etc.
5. Don’t go to class or work when you’re sick. Stay home and rest. If you are experiencing flu-like conditions seek medical help; call Health & Wellness Services at 509-335-3575 or call your physician.
6. Be cautious about close contact with others who are not well.Stay three to six feet away from those you observe coughing or sneezing. Avoid shaking hands.
7. Get plenty of sleep, drink plenty of fluids and eating a healthy, balanced diet.
   
   

Treatment

A vaccine against swine flu for humans currently does not exist. There is, however, medication that can be prescribed if the diagnosis of swine flu is made within the first 48 hours of symptom onset.
 

If you have these symptoms you can:

• Visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm
• Call Health & Wellness Services (509)335-3575 to make arrangements to be seen.
• 24-hour Telephone Nurse Advice Line - Call (509)335-3575 after hours to get instructions on accessing the Telephone Nurse Advice Line. A nurse can help you decide whether and how soon you need medical evaluation. 

You should visit Health & Wellness Services if you are a WSU student and you meet the following criteria: 

Any student who has an acute respiratory illness (recent onset of at least two of the following: runny nose or nasal congestion, sore throat, cough -- with or without fever or chills, and contact with someone who has been diagnosed with influenza A.

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