Swine flu in Minnesota
Swine flu, past and future
BY THE NUMBERS
(As of Aug. 28)
Deaths: 3
Patients hospitalized: 263
Time in hospital (average): 3 days
In intensive care: 15%
Median age: 11
Patients under 25: 70%
Patients with asthma: 35%
FLU SYMPTOMS
Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting.
IF YOU GET THE FLU
Stay home, and avoid others if possible, until 24 hours after fever subsides (without medication).
Check with your doctor or clinic about antiviral drugs, especially if you're pregnant or have asthma, heart disease, diabetes or emphysema.
Drink fluids, rest.
Cover coughs and sneezes and wash hands frequently.
Wear a face mask (if possible) to avoid infecting others
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