H1N1 Flu - FAQs:
- Are flu hospitalization rates different by age groups?
- Will the seasonal flu vaccine also protect against the novel H1N1 flu?
- Does the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine contain thimerosal?
- Will the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines be safe?
- How will the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines be monitored for safety?
- How will you treat pregnant women if they have the flu?
- How have different age groups been affected by H1N1 flu in terms of death?
- Where can I get free flu materials like posters and brochures?
- Will there be a possibility of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases following the 2009 H1N1 vaccine?
- How do I know if someone has the H1N1 or seasonal flu?
- Should persons responsible for hospital supplies management increase stocks of isolation masks, and/or isolation gowns?
- Will the benefits of the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines outweigh the risks? Is this something I should talk to my healthcare provider about?
- What should I do about the flu if I have heart troubles or high blood pressure?
- If I was vaccinated for swine flu in the 1970's, do I need to get a 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) shot?
- How many shots of the new vaccine would someone need? Will it be one or two doses, or something else?
- How do I know if I have a cold or the flu? What are the differences?
- What should I do if I am pregnant and have a fever?
- Can I get 2009 H1N1 more than once?
- How effective are the rapid flu tests in detecting flu viruses?
- How long can a virus like novel H1N1 live on a surface outside its host?
- What ways can we prevent the spread of the flu?
- How does 2009 H1N1 flu affect a pregnant woman?
- What should I do if I am pregnant and come in close contact with someone who has the flu?
- How will I know if I have the flu this season?
- What kind of flu tests are there?
- What should I do if I am pregnant and think I have the flu?
- Is there a test to know for sure if I have 2009 H1N1 flu?
- Does the flu vaccine work right away? How long before the vaccine takes effect after it is given?
- How do I know for sure if I have the flu this season?
- What are the signs and symptoms of H1N1 (swine) flu in people?
- Why did CDC stop reporting individual confirmed and probable novel H1N1 flu cases?
- What investigations are taking place about the H1N1 swine flu outbreak?
- What types of genes make up the novel H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu?
- Where can I find the tool developed by Microsoft and the CDC that would allow me to input personal data and flu symptoms, then would let me know if I should call the doctor, go to the ER, stay home, relax, etc.
- What is the history of the 2009 H1N1 Swine Flu? When did the Swine Flu start?
- What are the rules for health care workers who have family members diagnosed with H1N1 or whose family members have tested positive by nasal swab?
- Is there a rapid test available at my doctor's office or public health clinic for flu?
- What makes this strain of Swine Flu different from the influenza of the same name back in the 60's and 70's?
- Are there medicines to treat H1N1 (swine) flu?
- Is there a risk of getting the flu from drinking water?
- Is the rumor true that the novel H1N1 flu virus was created in a laboratory and it was accidentally released?
- Why is this new H1N1 virus sometimes called “swine flu”?
- How do you catch H1N1 (swine) flu? How is the flu spread?
- Will my health care provider test me for flu if I have flu-like symptoms?
- What about the use of antivirals to treat novel H1N1 infection?
- Do different age groups in the U.S. have different infection rates for the H1N1?
- Do pigs carry this virus and can I catch the H1N1 virus from a pig?
- How is the U.S. government responding to the spread of the new H1N1 flu?
- Are there some people who should not receive the H1N1 vaccine?
- Can H1N1 influenza virus be spread at recreational water venues outside of the water?
- Is USDA testing and monitoring to make sure swine are not infected with the virus and if so, how?
- What should I do to keep from getting the flu?
- How should waste disposal be handled to prevent the spread of influenza virus?
- What should I do if I get sick with flu like symptoms?
- What is the 2009 H1N1 nasal spray flu vaccine?
- What is H1N1 (swine) flu?
- How many H1N1 (swine) flu viruses are there?
- How long can an infected person spread H1N1 (swine) flu to others?
- Can people catch H1N1 (swine) flu from eating or preparing pork?
- What steps can I take to make sure that I prepare my food properly?
- Does the United States plan to implement exit screening for travelers leaving the United States to prevent exporting novel H1N1 flu to other countries?
- Is there a possibility that countries with flu vaccine manufacturing plants might break US contracts and keep the vaccines for themselves and their people?
- Will the U.S. give some of its novel H1N1 flu vaccine to the WHO or developing nations? If so, how much? Under what conditions?
- Can the new H1N1 flu virus be spread through water in swimming pools, spas, water parks, interactive fountains, and other treated recreational water venues?
- Do any pigs or swine in the United States have the H1N1 flu virus that has infected humans?
- What are the FDA requirements and recommendations for the food industry regarding workers who are sick?
- What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?
- What household cleaning should be done to prevent the spread of influenza virus?
- What kills influenza virus? What household cleaners kill the virus?
- How should linens, eating utensils and dishes of persons infected with influenza virus be handled?
- My daughter will be breast feeding this fall. Should she take the HINI flu vaccine?
- When should I get my seasonal flu shot?
- What is the purpose of exit screening at the border in a pandemic?
- At what age is one considered to be in the senior or elderly category among the H1N1 high risk groups?
- What are the warning signs of serious illness? When should I seek emergency medical care?
- What are the after effects of the swine flu? How long will they last?
- I have a serious lung disease. Will the pneumonia vaccine protect me from the flu?
- What is the purpose of border entry screening during a flu pandemic?
- What are the initial symptoms of swine flu? How do we get it cured?
- What are the implications of H1N1 for the elderly?
- Are there any side effects to the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine?
- How are flu hospitalizations and deaths tracked and reported this season?
- Will the 2009 H1N1 vaccines that are currently recommended contain adjuvants?
- Why should flu be taken seriously, even late in the flu season?
- What types of fraud and abuse may arise with respect to the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine and ancillary supplies?
- How can someone with the flu infect someone else?
- How can I report suspected fraud and abuse issues related to 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine and ancillary supplies?
- Has there been a change in the underlying conditions associated with 2009 H1N1 hospitalization since spring 2009?
- Where did the 2009 H1N1 virus come from?
- How does 2009 H1N1 flu compare to seasonal flu in terms of its severity and infection rates?
- Why can't I get a more accurate laboratory test to find out if I had flu or what kind of flu I had?
- What is a novel flu virus?
- Is H1N1 the same as influenza A? If not what is the difference?
- What is a flu pandemic? Is it different from an epidemic?
- How does CDC track underlying health conditions among people hospitalized with 2009 H1N1 flu?
- What is the HHS process for approving and issuing Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) waivers in response to an emergency (aside from both a public health emergency (PHE) being declared by the HHS Secretary and an emergency/disaster being declared by the President)?
- What can be done to identify influenza viruses circulating in animals that have pandemic potential?
- Why does the 2009 H1N1 flu virus have genes from humans, birds, and from pigs on different continents?
- Where can I find statistics on the flu outbreak?
- How is invasive pneumococcal disease diagnosed in adults?
- What scientific studies are available for additional information?
- Have viruses similar to the 2009 H1N1 virus been seen before?
- How often does reassortment of influenza viruses occur?
- How do you diagnose an H1N1 flu infection?
- Who is being tested for flu this season?
- What is being done about MRSA infections associated with the flu?
- We have a patient who was diagnosed earlier this year with the H1N1 Flu. What would the protocol be for giving him the vaccine?
- How can you tell the difference between a cold and the flu?
- How can I tell if I have the flu or something else?
- Is the flu dangerous for children to have?
- Could you tell me the symptoms of swine flu in babies?
- Which people are at highest risk for developing flu-related complications?
- What should people age 65 and older do if they feel like they have the flu?
