Swine Flu and HIV: A Statement from Dr. Will Wong

“…At this point, there are not any specific precautions or recommendations for persons living with HIV to guard against swine flu. We are following this situation very closely, and will provide updates as they become available. There are a number of precautions that are recommended that prevent seasonal influenza that is relevant to this current situation.”

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm

• Avoid close contact.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
• Cover your mouth and nose.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
• Clean your hands.
• Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Practice other good health habits.
• Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Additional information is available on the CDC website regarding swine flu…here is a link to more information:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm