I want to
stay healthy.
I’m ready now.
Steer clear of the flu.
The flu and you: What to expect this year
The flu season could be a bad one this year – both for seasonal flu
and for the H1N1 flu (also known as swine flu). Take the following
important steps to protect yourself, your family and your coworkers.
Prevention, prevention,
prevention:
n Wash your hands
thoroughly and often.
n Sneeze into a tissue or your
sleeve – not your hand.
n Get a flu shot.
n Stay home if you’re sick.
Signs of the flu:
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Sudden headache.
Achy muscles.
Severe fatigue.
High fever.
Cold symptoms such
as sore throat, sneezing,
runny nose or cough.
Seek medical help if:
n You have an extremely high fever.
n The fever lasts longer
than three days.
n It becomes difficult to breathe.
n You start wheezing.
n Symptoms persist or get worse.
If you feel ill you can call
your doctor’s office anytime
day or night.
Providence Health Plan members
can also call the free Providence
RN medical advice line, 24 hours
a day, seven days a week, at
503-574-6520 or 1-800-700-0481;
TTY: 1-800-735-2900.
www.providence.org/php/flu
Learn more:
n Check for updates at:
www.cdc.gov/swineflu
or www.flu.gov.
n Contact your county
or state health
department.
n Contact your health
care provider.