Download: RSS | Email Alerts | Podcasts | Mobile
FOX16 Poll
What's on Now
11:00AM NASCAR Racing
The Food City 500 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch pulled off a Sprint Cup sweep at this half-mile oval last year, becoming the first driver to do so since his brother Kurt in 2003. The brothers have won half of Bristol's last 16 Cup races.
What's on Tonight
6:00PM 'Til Death
6:30PM 'Til Death
7:00PM The Simpsons
7:30PM Cleveland Show
8:00PM Family Guy
8:30PM Sons of Tucson
9:00PM Fox 16 News at 9
10:00PM Talk Business
10:30PM Two and a Half Men
Follow FOX16 on Twitter

2009 Swine Flu Outbreak

Photos
President Barack Obama Gets H1N1 VaccineSan Francisco Holds H1N1 Flu Clinic, Distributing Thousands Of VaccinesSwine Flu VaccinationBronx Clinic Gives Out H1N1 Vaccinations
Outbreak News
WHO says swine flu still hasn't peaked
The agency's emergency committee has suggested it is "premature" to recommend downgrading the global flu outbreak.



Local Swine Flu News
Walgreens offering H1N1 vaccinations at all pharmacies
Walgreens is now offering H1N1 vaccinations daily at all of its pharmacies nationwide, partnering with states and health departments in communities across the country.
Get more information
• Flu information from HealtyArkansas.com
• AR Department of Health hotline:<br />    1-800-651-3493 (M - F 8a.m. - 4:30p.m.)
• CDC Hotline:
   1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) (24hrs)
Important Information

Symptoms – The symptoms of Swine Influenza are similar to symptoms of regular human flu.
  1. Fever
  2. Cough
  3. Sore Throat
  4. Body Aches
  5. Headache
  6. Chills
  7. Fatigue
  8. Diarrhea
  9. Vomiting


Spreading the Virus – How do I keep from spreading Swine Flu
  1. Limit contact with others
  2. Stay home from work or school
  3. Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing
  4. Wash your hands


Warning Signs – Seek urgent medical care if you experience any of the following.
  1. In Children
    • Fast breathing, trouble breathing
    • Bluish skin color
    • Flu-like symptoms improve but return with fever and worse cough
    • Fever with rash
    • Irritability that keeps the child from wanting to be held
    • Not waking up or not interacting
  2. In Adults
    • Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
    • Chest or abdomen pain or pressure
    • Sudden dizziness
    • Confusion
    • Severe or persistent vomiting


Prevention – What should you do to keep from getting the virus?
  1. Wash your hands
  2. Drink plenty of fluids
  3. Eat nutritious food
  4. Manage your stress
  5. Plenty of sleep
  6. Be physically active
  7. Antiviral drugs (prescription medicines)
  8. Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
  9. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth
  10. Avoid close contact with sick people

You could be reading this on your iPhone or Google Android phone. Click to learn more.

  This site is hosted and managed by Inergize Digital.