H1N1 Update - October 20, 2009

Dr. Rachel Wood, Health Officer for Lewis County Public Health, states, “Providers in the area report that they are seeing large numbers of patients with flu-like symptoms and several of our schools are experiencing high absenteeism rates. Many patients are requesting prescriptions for flu treatment. For the general public, including any person with normally good health, prescription medications are not necessary to treat the H1N1 flu. Most people will recover with rest and fluids at home.” Reasons to seek medical attention include:
Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
Severe and persistent vomiting with dehydration
Lethargy (sluggishness/no energy)
Sudden dizziness, unable to stand up
For children: irritability and no urine production

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