H1N1 Flu Facts from the World Health Organization (WHO)

H1N1 is now the dominant flu strain in most parts of the world. Studies have detected no signs that the virus has mutated to a more virulent or lethal form.
The pandemic will persist in the coming months as the virus continues to move through susceptible populations.
The symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and may include fever, cough, headache, body aches, chills, fatigue, sneezing, sore throat and runny nose. A significant number of people who have been infected with this new H1N1 virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.
The overwhelming majority of patients continue to experience mild illness.
At higher risk of serious complications from H1N1 flu are people age 65 years and older, children younger than 5 years old, pregnant women, and people of any age with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease or immunosuppressed).

While this is a new health problem that may cause concern, there are many actions you can take to protect yourself, your family and the workplace.