Contact your doctor right away if you develop severe symptoms or if you have flu symptoms and are at risk of complications.

Symptoms:

• Sudden onset of cough and fever.
• Fatigue; Muscles aches; Sore throat; Headache; Decreased appetite; Runny nose.
• Nausea; Vomiting; Diarrhea.
• Shortness of breath, rapid or difficulty breathing.
• Chest pain.
• Bluish or grey skin colour.
• Bloody or coloured mucus/spit.
• Sudden dizziness or confusion.
• Severe or persistent vomiting.
• High fever lasting more than 3 days.
• Low blood pressure.

Protect yourself:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand.
• Get your H1N1 flu shot.
• Keep common surface areas clean and disinfected.
• If you get sick, stay home!

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