USOC Swine (H1N1) Flu Outbreak
The today's news about the Swine Flu. USA Track & Field's site info.
As we are all aware, the Swine Flu, now called H1N1 flu, continues to be closely monitored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as other organizations such as the U.S. State Department. As of May 4, 2009, 20 countries have officially reported 985 confirmed cases of the infection. Mexico has reported 590 cases with 25 deaths. The rate of reported cases is decreasing in Mexico. The CDC reports 286 cases with one death in the United States across 36 states - 73 in New York (mostly in New York City); 41 in Texas; 16 in South Carolina; 8 in Colorado and 30 in California. Though the Pandemic Alert level has increased from 4 to 5 - it only means that there is evidence of the virus in 2 or more countries. Besides the numbers seen in Mexico and the U.S., Canada has 85 cases while Spain has 40, and the United Kingdom has 15.
High-risk groups: A person who is at high-risk for complications of H1N1 flu is defined as the same for seasonal influenza. Those at risk are individuals with diabetes, heart disease, chronic pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency, and chronic liver disease. See your physician before unavoidable international travel.
As we are all aware, the Swine Flu, now called H1N1 flu, continues to be closely monitored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as other organizations such as the U.S. State Department. As of May 4, 2009, 20 countries have officially reported 985 confirmed cases of the infection. Mexico has reported 590 cases with 25 deaths. The rate of reported cases is decreasing in Mexico. The CDC reports 286 cases with one death in the United States across 36 states - 73 in New York (mostly in New York City); 41 in Texas; 16 in South Carolina; 8 in Colorado and 30 in California. Though the Pandemic Alert level has increased from 4 to 5 - it only means that there is evidence of the virus in 2 or more countries. Besides the numbers seen in Mexico and the U.S., Canada has 85 cases while Spain has 40, and the United Kingdom has 15.
High-risk groups: A person who is at high-risk for complications of H1N1 flu is defined as the same for seasonal influenza. Those at risk are individuals with diabetes, heart disease, chronic pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency, and chronic liver disease. See your physician before unavoidable international travel.
Stay informed. The following websites are helpful: www.who.int ; www.cdc.gov ; http://travel.state.gov . If necessary call the toll-free number 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information. The Department of Homeland Security will provide Travel Health Alert Notices (www.cdc.gov/travel/contentSwineFluTravel.aspx)
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