Additional H1N1 Information

[Guest guest]

I read a couple of new disclosures this afternoon. Two major items.

First, they estimate that almost all the current cases of flu going

around are H1N1. Second, and this is very important to us all. H1N1

remains contagious within your system for a significantly longer time

than other flus. It may run as long as 16 days. Traditionally with flu

they say you're safe a couple of days after you stop running a fever.

This is not true with H1N1. You are contagious longer and need to avoid

others (or in our case we need to avoid those who had it) at least as

long as they still have a cough. This is another factor that will

increase the spread. So warning. If you have friend or family who has

the flu, extend the time before you have contact with them after.