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2009 H1N1 Influenza
Information for the Wisconsin Public
Most of the cases of 2009 H1N1 Influenza in the United States have been mild to moderate. Local health officials are working closely with state and federal health authorities. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site for a current Situation Update.
Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents (PDF) is an informative brochure prepared by the CDC available for downloading and printing. A "Family Toolkit" (Word) created by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is also available.
For an explanation about the Novel H1N1 Flu vaccine, click here.
What are the symptoms of 2009 H1N1 Influenza?
The symptoms of2009 H1N1 Influenza in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human influenza and include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Body aches
- Headache
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with 2009 H1N1 Influenza
In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with 2009 H1N1 Influenza infection in people. Like seasonal influenza, 2009 H1N1 Influenza may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.
How serious is 2009 H1N1 Influenza infection?
Like seasonal influenza, 2009 H1N1 Influenza in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe. Between 2005 until January 2009, 12 human cases of Influenza A H1N1 were detected in the U.S. with no deaths occurring. However, 2009 H1N1 Influenza infection can be serious.
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.
In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish skin color
- Not drinking enough fluids
- Not waking up or not interacting
- Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
- Influenza-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
- Fever with a rash
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
For more information on 2009 H1N1 Influenza visit the following websites: