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As our world becomes more crowded and large population centers spread to encompass rural settlements, the rapid spread of serious communicable diseases like N1H1 A Influenza
(Swine Flu) is more alarming than ever. It is critical for the public to keep informed of these kinds of diseases and the Internet and social media can help to get the word out.
Thank you for visiting our website. You can use this site as your free resource to keep informed and to find out the latest developments on the Swine Flu outbreak. As we complete the development of the site the swine flu death toll stands at 149 in Mexico. We’ll track that and keep you informed of changes and locations. Swine flu is a serious health concern but panic is not the solution. Keep informed and you can stay safe.
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
- Get vaccinated. Vaccination is the best protection we have against flu. Seasonal flu vaccine is available now and initial doses of 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine also are available, with additional doses available later this year.
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
- 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. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
- Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
- Find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety.
- Stay informed. This website will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
- Call 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information.
UPDATES:
| States | # of laboratory confirmed cases |
Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | ||
| Arizona | 18 | ||
| California | 26 | ||
| Colorado | 4 | ||
| Connecticut | 2 | ||
| Delaware | 10 | ||
| Florida | 3 | ||
| Illinois | 3 | ||
| Indiana | 3 | ||
| Iowa | 1 | ||
| Kansas | 2 | ||
| Kentucky* | 1 | ||
| Massachusetts | 7 | ||
| Michigan | 2 | ||
| Minnesota | 1 | ||
| Missouri | 1 | ||
| Nebraska | 1 | ||
| Nevada | 1 | ||
| New Hampshire | 1 | ||
| New Jersey | 7 | ||
| New Mexico | 1 | ||
| New York | 63 | ||
| Ohio | 3 | ||
| Rhode Island | 1 | ||
| South Carolina |
15
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| Tennessee |
1
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| Texas |
40
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1 | |
| Utah | 1 | ||
| Virginia |
3
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| Wisconsin |
3
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| TOTAL (30) | 226 cases | 1 death | |
| International Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection See: World Health Organization 
*Case is resident of KY but currently hospitalized in GA. |
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Simple precautions you can take to avoid disease.
- Always cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Discard the tissue in the trash immediately after using it.
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
- Alcohol-based hands cleaners are somewhat effective but an antimicrobial gel or spray is the best solution for hand sanitizing.
- Avoid touching doorknobs, handrails, and counter surfaces.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. If you must touch your face wash your hands first!
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
The swine flu crisis in Mexico is growing grave. On Tuesday April 28th 2009, our sources report:
Mexico Reeling from Swine Flu
News coming from Mexico is not good. Mexico suspended all schools nationwide until May 6, extending an order already in place in Mexico City and five of the country’s 32 states. The bottom line, people should stay home if they feel sick.
Labor Secretary Javier Lozano Alarcon is urging employers to isolate anyone showing up for work with fever, cough, sore throat or other symptoms of the virus. As an added precaution the Mexico City government was considering shutting down all public transportation in an effort to keep the death toll from rising. Surgical masks were being distributed at subway and bus stops across the city.
The virus has already spread to half of Mexico and at least a half-dozen other countries. The Mexican government canceled school nationwide and considered closing the capital’s subway system in an effort to eliminate crowds. Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova said twenty deaths have been confirmed to be from swine flu and test results were pending on the others.
Life has been disrupted from Tijuana to Acapulco. The disease has hit hardest in the capital, but has also had an effect in the lucrative Pacific resort towns where night clubs and bars were ordered closed until further notice. There are concerns about tourists from Mexico City spreading the disease. Those who live day-to-day have the added worry of making ends meet if the city completely shuts down.
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From the Centers for Disease Control – April 27th, 2009
Swine Influenza (Flu)
Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the United States. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection also have been identified internationally. The current U.S. case count is provided below.
An investigation and response effort surrounding the outbreak of swine flu is ongoing.
CDC is working very closely with officials in states where human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) have been identified, as well as with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization. This includes deploying staff domestically and internationally to provide guidance and technical support.
CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate the agency’s response to this emerging health threat and on April 27th, 2009 the Secretary of the Department Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, declared a public health emergency in the United States. This will allow funds to be released to support the public health response. CDC’s goals during this public health emergency are to reduce transmission and illness severity, and provide information to assist health care providers, public health officials and the public in addressing the challenges posed by this newly identified influenza virus. To this end, CDC has issued a number of interim guidance documents in the past 24 hours. In addition, CDC’s Division of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is releasing one-quarter of its antiviral drugs, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection devices to help states respond to the outbreak. Laboratory testing has found the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus susceptible to the prescription antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir.
This is a rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated guidance and new information as it becomes available.
