Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

• Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and H1N1 flu virus
  Symptoms, Protecting Yourself and Your Baby, Vaccine information
• H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Feeding your Baby Breastfeeding and Feeding your Child

Caring for People who are Sick

• Tips to protect yourself while caring for others who have the flu

You do not need to stay home if you are not sick. However if you start feeling sick, you should stay at home and minimize contact with others as much as possible.

Parenting Advice

To prevent spread of the H1N1 flu virus teach your kids the following steps:

• Wash your Hands
  Encourage regular hand cleaning with either soap and water for at least 15 seconds, or an alcohol-based hand rub and rub until hands are dry. Be sure to set a good example by doing this yourself. Supervise children when they are using an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Stay Home if you are Sick
  If your child shows flu-like symptoms of fever and cough plus one or more of the following: sore throat, muscle aches, tiredness, headache, and possibly vomiting or diarrhea they must stay home and not attend school, child care, or other events (e.g. birthday party) until the fever is gone for 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medication.
• Cover your Cough or Sneeze
  Encourage your child to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when they cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into the upper sleeve, NOT the hands. Throw out the tissue immediately.
• Avoid Close Contact with Sick People
• Discourage Touching Eyes, Nose or Mouth
  Germs spread when hands touch these areas.
• Clean Surfaces Often
  Regular cleaning with common household cleaners is recommended for the H1N1 flu virus at this time. This includes
  • counter tops
  • fridge handles
  • faucet taps
  • bathrooms
  • railings
  • computer keyboards
  • telephones
  Cleaning Surfaces and Objects to Prevent H1N1