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2009 H1N1 Influenza
General Information
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1 Influenza infections in Wisconsin. Spread of this virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal influenza spreads. Influenza viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with influenza viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
The2009 H1N1 Influenza virus is a respiratory illness. Symptoms are similar to regular human influenza and
include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
Some people have reported diarrhea 2009 H1N1
Influenza. There are antiviral drugs available
that can be prescribed to treat the illness and
make the symptoms milder.Targeted H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Offered
Saturday, November 14thThe Vilas Health Department will be offering an H1N1 vaccination clinic targeted at:
- Pregnant women
- Children ages 6 months through 4 years
- Household members of children under 6 months
- Day care providers who care for children under 6 months
- Health care workers with direct patient contact
- Persons aged 5 through 18 years who have health conditions that put them at higher risk of medical complications from flu.
Only members of these target groups will be vaccinated at this clinic due to a temporary shortage in the H1N1 vaccine. “We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in observing these target groups at this time, said Gina Egan, Vilas County Health Officer. “While vaccine supplies are limited, it is critical that we deliver it to those at highest risk of disease and serious complications. Eventually we will have plenty of vaccine to provide it to anyone who wants it.”
This targeted clinic will be held Saturday, November 14th from 9:00 am until noon at the St. Germain Fire House.Below are links to additional useful information:
Other informative websites:
Wisconsin's Pandemic Flu Resource