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Tune into Frankfort's 103.7FM, or 104.9FM

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SWINE FLU (H1N1) Information

According to the Center of Disease Control, like seasonal flu, symptoms of swine flu infections can include:

• fever, which is usually high
• cough
• runny nose or stuffy nose
• sore throat
• body aches
• headache
• chills
• fatigue or tiredness, which can be extreme
• diarrhea and vomiting (sometimes)

CDC H1N1 FLU PAGE

Kentucky Dept of Public Health H1N1 Page

Franklin Co Health Dept H1N1 Page

World Health Organization H1N1 FAQ's

Talking with Children about H1N1 (Swine Flu)

The Influenza Pandemic of 1918

General Questions and Answers on 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Safety

Initial H1N1 Vaccine Target Groups Are:
When H1N1 vaccine is first available, the CDC recommends that  people in the following five target groups (in no certain order) should be a priority:

• pregnant women,
• people who live with or provide care for infants younger than 6 months (e.g., parents, siblings, and day care providers),
• health care and emergency medical services personnel,
• people 6 months through 24 years of age, and,
• people 25 years through 64 years of age who have certain medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.

Who Should Not Be Vaccinated:
There are some people who should not get any flu vaccine without first consulting a physician. These include:

• People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs.
• People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination.
• People who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine previously. (For information, see General Questions and Answers on Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS).
• Children younger than 6 months of age (influenza vaccine is not approved for this age group), and
• People who have a moderate-to-severe illness with a fever (they should wait until they recover to get vaccinated.)

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