The CDC is reporting much increased “unusual” Flu activity so far this year. Much of this activity is swine flu. Much of the new cases are with young people and young adults.
Minesota is reporting “widespread” outbreaks of flu and swine flu. “Widespread” is he CDC’s highest classification of the spread of the disease. It means that this condition has been reported in at least half of the states regions. 30 schools across the state have reported significan numbers of cases (reported by The Mineapolis Star-Tribune).
News from the CDC is good in regard to progress on the H1N1 vaccine. New progress is that only a single dose is required.
Watch the video archive* of the September 11, 2009 briefing on the current H1N1 situation (from www.Flu.gov). Top scientists and doctors from CDC, FDA and NIH provide information on current activities including an update on the H1N1 clinical vaccine trials. *The video archive is playing continuously and you may join the Webcast in progress. An on demand version will be available shortly
For protection vaccine is the best protection but until it is available be sure to wash your hands often, sneeze into your sleave and avoid contact with those who may be infected. Here are 8 steps the CDC recomends to protect yourself and your family:
- Stay home if you are sick with influenza-like illness for example, fever or chills AND cough or sore throat. In addition, symptoms of flu can include runny nose, body aches, headache, tiredness, diarrhea, or vomiting. CDC recommends that sick workers stay home if they are ill with influenza-like illness until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100° F [37.8° C] or greater) or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications. This would require employees to stay home for 3 to 5 days in most cases. CDC recommends this time period away from work regardless of whether or not antiviral medications are used.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough and sneeze into your upper sleeve. Dispose of tissues in no-touch trash receptacles.
- Wash your hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
- Keep frequently touched common surfaces clean. For example, telephones, computer equipment, etc.
- Try not to use other workers’ phones, desks, offices, or other work tools and equipment. If necessary, consider cleaning them first with a disinfectant.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle; attention to rest, diet, exercise, and relaxation helps maintain physical and emotional health.
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