SWINE FLU

Poll: One-third can find, get swine flu vaccine

A new national poll found that only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it.

If you have questions about swine flu, call 311

The symptoms: Fever, lethargy, lack of appetite, coughing

Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.