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H1N1 awareness plans at H1N1 awareness plans at

Swine flu symptoms are similar to those of seasonal flu. They can include fever, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting and pneumonia. The following symptoms can indicate urgent medical attention is needed:

• Fast breathing or trouble breathing.

• Greyish or bluish skin colour. • Dehydration.

• Severe and/or persistent vomiting.

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Tom Gottlieb

President KI canada

The district has posted a link to their H1N1 awareness plans at http://sd71.bc.ca. SIGNS OF SICKNESS: Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills and fatigue with occasional vomiting and diarrhea WHAT TO DO: Keep sick children at home Drink lots of liquids, Use doctor-recommended medicines to reduce fever (not Aspirin) Provide plenty of tissues and a garbage bag WHEN TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR: If your child has difficulty breathing, has a bluish skin tone, isn't drinking fluids, isn't interacting with you, is dehydrated, won't be held, or their symptoms improve but return with a fever or worse cough see a doctor or call Healthlink BC at 8-1-1.