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We're here to help Texas respond to the H1N1 Influenza
The State of Texas has lifted restrictions for administration of the H1N1 vaccine. If you would like the H1N1 vaccination and have no contradictions, you can now receive one at your H-E-B Pharmacy. Ask your Pharmacist for details.
What You Need to Know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have identified cases in the United States where people have been diagnosed with a form of influenza virus known as the H1N1 flu.
What are the signs and symptoms?
Symptoms are similar to regular human flu: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with H1N1. Like seasonal flu, H1N1 may cause a worsening of existing chronic medical conditions.
How does it spread?
Spread of this flu virus is thought to be happening the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Infected people may be able to infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop (anyone who is infected may take up to three days to start to show symptoms) and up to seven or more days after becoming sick.
What should I do to keep from getting the flu?
- First and most important: wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Stay in good general health: get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
- Try not to touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus.
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
What if I do get sick?
If you get sick with the flu, the CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others. Seek immediate medical attention.
How long can an infected person spread H1N1 flu to others?
People with the H1N1 flu virus should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and for up to seven days following the start of the illness. Children, especially younger children, could potentially be contagious for longer periods.
H-E-B stands ready to help our customers- H-E-B has dedicated resources to closely monitor the situation. We maintain close contact with officials and the Centers for Disease Control to ensure we have the latest information to share with our Customers and H-E-B Partners.
- The health of our Customers and H-E-B Partners is our top priority. We are committed to food safety and sanitation and are taking every precaution necessary. According to the USDA and CDC, the food supply is not impacted by the H1N1 flu. The H1N1 flu virus is not transmitted by food and cannot be contracted by consuming pork products.
- Our stores are meeting demands for hand wipes, sanitizers and related products. We have increased in-store sanitation measures and are offering sanitizing cart wipes and other sanitizing resources.
For further information on the H1N1 flu and school closure updates, contact:
We remain in close contact with officials to help protect and inform our customers and H-E-B Partners.
Disclaimer: The health information is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health. Resource for content: Centers for Disease Control
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