Flu Information Center
Seasonal and H1N1
Staff at North Country Health Services have been closely monitoring the flu activity this year. We take the health and safety of our community, patients, residents, and employees very seriously and want to do our part to educate the community about the flu. We are working closely with our community partners and have gathered the latest information together for you. The situation changes daily so be sure to check back often.
This page offers flu resources from the Centers for Disease Control, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and Minnesota Department of Health.
Seasonal flu vs. H1N1: What's the Difference?
Seasonal flu
Influenza, commonly known as "the flu," is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. The flu is often confused with the common cold, but flu symptoms tend to develop quickly and are usually more severe than the typical sneezing and congestion of a cold. The main symptoms of the flu are a cough, sore throat, and runny nose.
Influenza, commonly known as "the flu," is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. The flu is often confused with the common cold, but flu symptoms tend to develop quickly and are usually more severe than the typical sneezing and congestion of a cold. The main symptoms of the flu are a cough, sore throat, and runny nose.
H1N1
H1N1 is a viral respiratory infection. The main symptoms are a cough, sore throat, runny nose, and fever. Usually there's more muscle pain, headache, fever, and chills than seen with the common cold.
H1N1 flu, previously known as "swine flu," is a new strain of flu virus. H1N1 flu is spread the same way, causes the same symptoms, and is treated the same way as seasonal flu. The main difference between seasonal flu and H1N1 flu is that most people do not have immunity or protection against H1N1 since this is a new strain of flu. Since few people have protection against H1N1 flu, more people could become sick with this type of flu. Please check the links below to learn more about H1N1 and the seasonal flu.
H1N1 is a viral respiratory infection. The main symptoms are a cough, sore throat, runny nose, and fever. Usually there's more muscle pain, headache, fever, and chills than seen with the common cold.
H1N1 flu, previously known as "swine flu," is a new strain of flu virus. H1N1 flu is spread the same way, causes the same symptoms, and is treated the same way as seasonal flu. The main difference between seasonal flu and H1N1 flu is that most people do not have immunity or protection against H1N1 since this is a new strain of flu. Since few people have protection against H1N1 flu, more people could become sick with this type of flu. Please check the links below to learn more about H1N1 and the seasonal flu.
Everyday actions to help people stay healthy:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Flu (H1N1 and seasonal influenza) call lines for the general public:Beltrami County Public Health
218-333-8140 Beltrami County Public Health Nurses
218-333-8145 Beltrami County flu hotline
Minnesota Department of Health
651-201-3920; Toll-free: 1-800-657-3903
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Centers for Disease Control
1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: 1-888-232-6348
24 hours/every day
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