What is H1N1?

You may have heard your friends, parents, teachers and people on TV talking about lots
of people getting sick from a new kind of flu virus.



The new kind of flu is called the H1N1 flu virus. It is a flu that causes symptoms like those
of the regular flu. While this kind of flu is new, it is very much like the regular flu that
comes around every winter. Scientists continue to learn new things every day that will
help us handle this new flu better.

Everybody feels and reacts differently. Hearing about a new flu virus can make some
people worry about their health, while others may not even think about getting sick
from the flu.

• Some kids, youth and adults may feel stressed, scared or helpless.

• Others may have trouble sleeping or concentrating on their homework.

• Some may not think much about it or may not worry about the flu at all.

• Others may think that if they have a sore throat or if they’re feeling achy, that they
have H1N1 flu.

What to do!!!

What to do about H1N1 Flu

1. Keep calm and carry on with your life.

2. Talk to your parents, teachers, an elder or someone you trust about how you are
feeling.

3. Understand that governments and health authorities already have a plan in place
to protect the health of people.

4. You may feel frightened by stories or pictures you see in newspapers or on
television. It’s important to check with your parents, teachers, an elder or someone
you trust, if you’re scared about something or if you don’t understand something
that is said on TV or radio.

5. Sometimes, kids have trouble getting scary ideas and feelings out of their heads.
That’s when it’s good to ask your parents or teachers to find a professional for you
to talk with, to help you feel better.

6. Tell your parents or a teacher if you don’t feel well.

The best way~

Remember, these are the best ways to protect your health:

1. Wash your hands often, especially after using the washroom and before you touch
food.




2. Cough into your sleeve or cover your nose and mouth with a tissue, then wash your
hands.





3. Get enough sleep, eat healthy food and exercise every day.