Elgin State Bank wants to provide you information about influenza so you as a customer know what to look for and what precautions you and your family can take.
What is the Swine Flu?
The Swine Flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by the type A influenza virus. Typically, Swine Flu is transmitted to persons who have had direct contact with pigs, however, the most recent cases have been spread from person-to-person. You cannot get Swine Flu from eating pork.
Who can get Influenza or the Swine Flu?
Influenza, and therefore, Swine Flu, is spread through droplets that are transmitted in the air when someone sneezes or coughs. It is also possible to become infected by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus, and then touching your own nose or mouth.
What are the symptoms of Influenza or Swine Flu?
The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea.
How can I prevent Influenza?
ÞFrequent hand washing with soap and warm water, especially after coughing or sneezing.
ÞUse hand sanitizers if soap and water is not available.
ÞCover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough, throw the tissue away and then wash your hands.
ÞAvoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth to reduce the spread of germs.
What can I do?
ÞCheck your family for signs and symptoms of influenza (see above).
ÞCover coughs and sneezes with tissues or have them cough into the inside of their elbow.
ÞStay away from people who are sick and to not share water bottles, utensils, cups, etc. with other people.
ÞWash hands consistently with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use a hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
ÞStay home while ill. Our Online Banking product makes it easy for you to handle your banking needs. Or you can call Customer Care at 847-760-3380.
What do I do if someone in my family gets sick?
The most important thing for you to do if you have symptoms of influenza is to contact your physician because early treatment is important.
During the period that a person has symptoms, especially fever, it is possible for them to spread the virus to those whom they have close contact with (for example, someone living with or caring for them). To help prevent transmission of the influenza virus, please stay at home until all symptoms resolve.
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