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ninjamedic · (This post was last modified: 17-08-2009 10:46 AM by twoolman.)

I will be posting news, updates and other items of interest regarding H1N1 (swine) flu. Check back frequently for any new items as flu season approaches.

ninjamedic · 17-08-2009, 09:21 PM

13AUG09 news release by VA Dept. of Health (VDH).

ninjamedic · 26-08-2009, 12:32 PM

New info from VDEM & CDC, taken from VDEM Update, 26SEP09:

VDH expands call center to handle H1N1 inquiries
The Virginia Department of Health is expanding its call center to handle questions that Virginians may have about the H1N1 virus as public schools begin to open.

The H1N1 virus has differed from the seasonal flu by affecting higher numbers of school children and young adults. Parents and faculty should know that anyone with H1N1 symptoms should stay at home until they have been without a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat or fatigue. Families also should have an emergency care plan in case a child is sent home from school due to illness while parents are at work.

The toll-free number, 1-877-275-8343, will be answered during state business hours. Visitors to http://www.vdh.virginia.gov will find more information about the H1N1 virus in Virginia and an e-mail option to ask questions.

CDC issues guidance
Also, the Centers for Disease Control has issued guidance to help organizations start planning and acting now for the impacts of seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus.

The new CDC guidance and more information about preparing for flu season are available at http://www.flu.gov.