• Bacterial infection that can affect the lungs, liver, heart and other organs of the body
• Symptoms may include excessive sweating, fever, head pain and muscle pain
• Commonly spread by breathing in dust particles contaminated by infected animals
• Can occur at any age but more common in young to middle age adults
• Affects males and females but more common in males
• May be mild and resolve on its own to severe and life threatening

FOR COUGH

• Increase fluids (especially water)
• Suck on cough drops or hard sweets (candy)
• Use a cool air humidifier in room
• Avoid lung irritants such as smoke, household cleaners or allergens
• Over-the-counter cough medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Guaifenesin
  • Dextromethorphan

FOR FEVER

• Apply cool cloth to forehead or armpits
• Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
• Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee as these drinks can cause slight dehydration
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen
  • Aspirin (Do not give to children or adolescents)