U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu (CDC, April 30, 2009, 10:30 AM ET) |
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Currently the CDC is the only public health lab in the country that can positively identify this virus.
- Wash your hands frequently
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Cover any cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve
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Stay away from people presenting symptoms
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If you do have symptoms, contact health care provider but don’t come to work or class
(Download and print posters for your department from the CDC on “Healthy Habits,” “Germ Stopper,” “Cover Your Cough”)
Swine flu hits several campuses April 30, 2009 Inside Higher Ed
Ten students at the University of Delaware have been diagnosed with “probable” cases of swine flu, to date the most significant outbreak on a college campus in the United States. At least three other campuses may also have cases: the University of Notre Dame has a confirmed case of a student who had swine flu and who has recovered. San Diego State University has a suspected case and California State University at Long Beach has a probable case. See the full article at
Inside Higher Ed . |
“Health experts in our state are monitoring the situation and have a well-practiced plan in place,” said Gov. Chris Gregoire. “I encourage all Washingtonians to follow the precautionary guidance of health officials and stay informed of the situation through county and state health resources.”
Public health agencies have been looking for cases in Washington to confirm whether or not the virus is in our state. It’s important for people who are sick with flu-like symptoms to stay home or go to a health care provider if they become seriously ill. Symptoms of swine flu include fever, muscle aches, cough, and sometimes trouble breathing.
“Tracking and responding to diseases is what public health agencies do best,” said Secretary of Health Mary Selecky. “We need the people of our state to help prevent the spread of germs by covering their coughs and staying home if they’re sick. We’ll get through this together.”
Since requesting all positive type A flu samples from clinical labs in the state, about 70 have been shipped to the Shoreline laboratory for further testing. Lab workers continue to test samples as they arrive. The CDC plans to send testing materials, known as “reagents” to the state laboratory in the next several days. These materials will allow workers to test for the new swine flu strain.
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04-30-09 KXLY-TV — Probable case of swine flu discovered in Spokane
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04-30-09 Seattle Times — 6 probable swine-flu cases in Washington state; Seattle school closed until next Wednesday
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04-30-09 WSU Swine Flu Advisory from WSU Health & Wellness Services
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WSU Pandemic Emergency Information, posted on WSU’s Human Resource Services site
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CDC update on swine flu investigation
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Facts About Swine Flu (CDC)
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Podcast on Swine Flu — describing its signs and symptoms, how it’s transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to protect themselves from it, and what people should do if they become ill.
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Download and print posters for your department from the CDC on “Healthy Habits,” “Germ Stopper,” “Cover Your Cough”