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05 May 2009 

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H1N1, promo, swine flu

 

 
 

 
 

 
US Addresses Fears
 
 
Asia, Africa, Europe, Middle East Sound Alarm
 
 
Swine Flu Hits Mexico
 

World Health Organization
Pandemic Alert Levels

Current level: 5
Level 1: No cases of human infection
Level 2: Virus circulating among domesticated or wild animals is known to have caused infection in humans
Level 3: Limited human-to-human transmission under restricted circumstances
Level 4: Sustained human-to-human transmission, limited to one geographic area
Level 5: Community transmission over several generations in geographically different places
Level 6: Spread across continents

Symptoms
Cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting
 
Staying Healthy
-Cover nose, mouth when you sneeze

-Wash hands often with soap and water

-Avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth

-Avoid close contact with sick people

-If you get sick, stay home