T he Centers for Disease Control reports findings from a phone survey that of H1N1 patients with asthma who later required hospitalization, half of them did not seek medical attention during the progression of the illness. This prompts the reminder that if H1N1 presents itself and the individual has an underlying health condition it is important to contact a health provider as it could present a higher risk of flu complications.

What should you do if you are sick?

With the onset of H1N1 still prevalent the risk of seasonal flu can be overlooked. The 75th Medical Group continues to have seasonal flu mist available to beneficiaries ages 2 and older and to those under the age of 50.

For adults, again as in the case of children -- do not panic! Most cases of H1N1 influenza are mild and resolve without treatment. Most people with flu do not need to be seen in the clinic.

1) Stay home and avoid contact with other people. Staying at home means that you should not leave your home except to seek medical care.