Indeed, unimmunized health care workers infected with the flu can show only mild symptoms , yet still have to potential to infect others. Also, a recent study showed that those infected with the H1N1 virus can be contagious for up to …
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Reasons why health care workers need to receive the H1N1 vaccine …
Indeed, unimmunized health care workers infected with the flu can show only mild symptoms , yet still have to potential to infect others. Also, a recent study showed that those infected with the H1N1 virus can be contagious for up to …
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America Takes On Swine Flu – Room for Debate Blog – NYTimes.com
– Symptoms: Fever, cough, headache, runny nose, sore throat, body aches. H1N1 strain can have additional gastrointestinal symptoms. — Incubation: Usually two days from exposure to becoming sick. Can be contagious for up to seven days afterward. — Medical care: Same as with seasonal flu; no need to seek care if symptoms are mild. — Testing: Not necessary unless you become severely ill …
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H1N1 flu facts (Knoxville News Sentinel)
In the case of H1N1 flu , an infected person can be contagious as long as there are symptoms and possibly up to 7 days following the onset of the illness. Children have the potential to be contagious for longer periods. …
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Ransom County Public Health and health partners meet to share flu …