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Warning signs that someone with H1N1 Flu symptoms may have severe illness and should seek immediate medical attention include:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
- Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough
H1N1 Flu Information Center
We have created this series of web pages to keep the Cabrillo community informed about about the current situation regarding H1N1 Flu. We strongly recommend you bookmark this page and to check it regularly for the most-up-to-date information. Explore these pages for more in-depth information.
We've all heard a lot about H1N1 Flu and it's pandemic potential. It is real, it is in our State, and it is likely to effect us locally. Fortunately, it is not the deadly disease of our nightmares. The majority of confirmed cases of H1N1 Flu have caused mild illness. There have not been any deaths in the US, and the first Californians to contract this flu have already recovered. There is no reason for panic, but we do need to treat it seriously. So what can we do to keep our campus healthy?
1. Stay home if you are sick. Send sick students and colleagues home. This is the best way to stop the spread of infection.
2. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, or use an alcohol based sanitizer. This is especially important before eating.
3. Avoid touching your face.
4. Cover those coughs and sneezes! It is best to cough or sneeze into a sleeve. This traps germs in the fabric, where they dry and die.
5. Avoid contact with people who are sick.
These precautions apply to the prevention of any illness, including H1N1 Flu.
The symptoms of H1N1 flu include fever above 100°F, cough and/or sore throat, and possibly nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These symptoms can also represent other illnesses like seasonal flu and strep throat. Anyone with fever above 100°F lasting more than 24 hours, vomiting or diarrhea lasting more than 24 hours, or difficulty breathing should seek care from their usual provider.
For more information visit the CDC website.