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CDC Recommendations for the Swine Flu (H1N1)
1. It is recommended by the CDC that all pregnant patients receive the regular flu vaccine and the Swine (H1N1) vaccine. The H1N1 vaccine is not intended to replace the seasonal flu vaccine; it is intended to be along-side the seasonal flu vaccine.
2. Pregnant women are at higher risk for complications from the flu and can potentially provide protection to infants who cannot be vaccinated.
3. Remember H1N1 is contagious and spreads human to human through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza; also from touching a surface or object with flu virus such as the mouth or nose.
Symptoms
1. Fever ( > 100.0), cough, sore throat, body aches, chills, fatigue; some reports of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
2. If you have the above symptoms and are pregnant call Contemporary Care for Women. - Gilbert office 480-505-4475 or Tempe office 480-820-6657.
3. Stay at home at least 24 hours after fever is gone. Get plenty of rest.
4. Drink clear liquids (water, broth, sport drinks)
5. Cover coughs and sneezes. Clean hands with soap and water or alcohol based sanitizers.
6. Wear a face mask if available and tolerable when sharing common spaces with other household members. (especially if other household members are at higher risk for flu – i.e. children).
7. Take medications on CCFW approved list for symptoms of fever, (Tylenol etc.), and other upper respiratory symptoms such as nasal congestion and drainage.
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