Tips and Guidelines if You Become Sick

Symptoms of seasonal and H1N1 influenza are similar and may include the following:

• fever
• cough
• sore throat
• body aches
• chills
• fatigue
• diarrhea and vomiting also may be experienced

Contact your physician as soon as possible if you develop flulike symptoms. It's also a good idea to be prepared in case you do get the flu.

Some tips:

• Make sure you have an adequate supply of prescribed medications on hand in the event you're unable to leave the house because of illness.
• Make sure that your medicine cabinet is stocked with necessary health supplies, including fever-reducing medications, a thermometer, and alcohol-based hand sanitizer for family members or roommates, caregivers, etc.
• If you have young children at home or you care for someone with neuromuscular disease, start a list of friends and family members who would be willing to help you at home in the event you contract the flu. MDA's myMuscleTeam care coordination tool can be helpful when you need to schedule additional assistance.

For more tips and guidelines in the event you become sick with the flu, visit the What To Do If You Get Sick section of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.