H1N1 Pandemic Update

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H1N1 Pandemic Update Presented by CAPT Mark Delowery, DO, MPH Director, Division of Clinical Services August 11, 2009

H1N1 Pandemic Update Current flu cases in U.S. surprisingly high for summer >43,000 affirmed/Estimated 1-2 million cases Only announcing hospitalizations/passings Children & youthful grown-ups lopsidedly influenced Severely sick more prone to have medical problems (co dreariness) Virus strain not changing 3 instances of antiviral resistance Monitoring Southern Hemisphere H1N1 movement

How is H1N1 spread?

How is H1N1 spread? Close contact with tainted individual (3 - 6ft) Coughing or sniffling Kissing or grasping Sharing eating or drinking utensils Infectious beads Contagious for 7 days Young youngsters might be infectious longer Touching defiled items Virus experience a few hours NOT Spread by eating pork

Symptom Allergy Cold Flu

H1N1 Assumptions Continue through Summer Surge in September Seasonal flu to cover with H1N1 and hypersensitivities High assault rates Activity may shift by area

Vaccine Assumptions Expected in Fall (mid-October) Limited sums in starting Provide to new target bunches (taking after CDC rules): School age kids Pregnant ladies Health mind/crisis responders Child mind laborers Disabled youthful grown-ups Adults with youthful kids or incessant medicinal conditions Two measurements (3-4 weeks separated) Unknown antagonistic impacts C ollaborating with CDC to acquire H1N1 immunization when accessible

What Can Change? Infection change Severity Transmissibility Antiviral resistance Vaccine viability

How would I secure myself? Hack Etiquette Cover your nose/mouth Use then arrange tissue Use sleeve if no tissue Hand Hygiene Wash with cleanser and water or Use hand sanitizer Alcohol-based (>60%)

How would I secure myself? Remain at home when sick Avoid close contact with wiped out individuals Avoid touching face with unwashed hands Limit time in group Get inoculated Rest/work out/eating routine Treat restorative conditions

FOH Support for H1N1 Preparedness Pandemic and H1N1 Training and Education Sessions Posting Informational Updates/FAQs Review of Agency Pandemic Plans Identify High Risk Occupations Providing therapeutic direction/meeting on H1N1 cases Respirator Protection Program Preparedness Online medicinal leeway Respirator fit testing and preparing Anti-viral Program Preparedness Medical freedom/Rx Distribution/administering H1N1 immunization (if accessible)