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Hi all: some pretty definitive information on current status and preventative measures:
This past week there have been a number of press reports on the swine flu outbreak. In the U.S., there have been over 40 total confirmed cases in California, Texas, New York, Kansas, and Ohio. Thankfully, the cases have been characterized as mild and all of the victims to date have recovered. We are monitoring this situation and working in coordination with local, state and federal public health agencies to gather information and keep lines of communication open. Additionally, all the latest information about what is happening with the swine flu both in the U.S. and Mexico, can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website.
Public health officials have increased monitoring and surveillance efforts both here in the U.S. and in Mexico and are encouraging people to contact their public health offices and their physicians if they think they may have been exposed. The following everyday actions can help protect your health and prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza:
--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 hand cleaners are also effective.
--If you become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you may want to contact your health care provider, particularly if you are worried about your symptoms. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed.
--If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
This past week there have been a number of press reports on the swine flu outbreak. In the U.S., there have been over 40 total confirmed cases in California, Texas, New York, Kansas, and Ohio. Thankfully, the cases have been characterized as mild and all of the victims to date have recovered. We are monitoring this situation and working in coordination with local, state and federal public health agencies to gather information and keep lines of communication open. Additionally, all the latest information about what is happening with the swine flu both in the U.S. and Mexico, can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website.
Public health officials have increased monitoring and surveillance efforts both here in the U.S. and in Mexico and are encouraging people to contact their public health offices and their physicians if they think they may have been exposed. The following everyday actions can help protect your health and prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza:
--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 hand cleaners are also effective.
--If you become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you may want to contact your health care provider, particularly if you are worried about your symptoms. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed.
--If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.