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WHO map of confirmed H1N1 cases, 27 June 2010

World Health Organization Pandemic Alert Levels

 

Current level:  6

 

Level 1: No cases of human infection

Level 2: Virus circulating among domesticated or wild animals is known to have caused infection in humans

Level 3: Limited human-to-human transmission under restricted circumstances

Level 4: Sustained human-to-human transmission, limited to one geographic area

Level 5: Community transmission over several generations in geographically different places

Level 6: Spread across continents

 

Symptoms

 

Cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting

 

Staying Healthy

 

- Cover nose, mouth when you sneeze

- Wash hands often with soap and water

- Avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth

- Avoid close contact with sick people

- If you get sick, stay home

 

Related links on swine flu

 

Centers for Disease Control

World Health Organization

Official US Pandemic Flu Site

 

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