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doyouhaveanyofthesewarningsigns?If you have flu symptoms and any of these warning signs, seek immediate medical attention or call 9-1-1.

• Difficulty breathing or chest pain • Purple or blue discoloration of your lips • Vomiting and unable to keep liquids down, or • Signs of dehydration, such as feeling dizzy when standing or being

unable to urinate

doyouhaveamedicalconditionorareyouage65orolder?If you are 65 or older or have one of the following conditions, contact your healthcare provider today.

• Pregnant • Cancer • Blood Disorders • Chronic lung disease like asthma or emphysema • Diabetes • Heart, kidney or liver disease • Weakened immune system • Obese (over about 250 lbs. for women, 300 lbs. for men • Your flu-like symptoms clearly improve then you get sicker or are you

older than 65

if you have no warning signs and none of the medicalconditionslisted, stay at home; rest, drink plenty of fluids and treat fever with acetaminophen or ibuprofen according to the label on the medication (do not use aspirin in children under 18 years of age). For information on H1N1 (swine flu) and to find out where to get vaccinated visit

www.flunewsswwashington.org or call toll free 1-877-510-2772.

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What to do if you get sick ifyouhaveflusymptoms(fever,sorethroat,cough,headache,muscleaches),usetheseguidelinestohelpmakethebestdecisionaboutcareforyourselfandyourlovedones.

always use prevention measuresto avoid contamination:

• Washyourhandsfrequently.• coughorsneezeintothecrookofyourelbow ratherthanintoyourhands.• stayhomeifyouaresick.