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Swine Flu :1 Swine Flu
Swine Flu :2 Swine Flu Swine Influenza (swine flu/H1N1) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza that regularly cause outbreaks of influenza among pigs. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans, however, human infections with swine flu do occur, and cases of human-to-human spread of swine flu viruses has been documented.
Signs/Symptoms :3 Signs/Symptoms Fever
Lethargy
Chills
Headache/body ache
Lack of appetite
Coughing
Runny nose
Sore throat
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Domestic Response :4 Domestic Response HHS has declared a “public health emergency”
Federal Government at Phase 0
DoD is at Phase 1 (of 5 phases)
President has requested $1.5B
12 million doses of Tamiflu released from Federal Government stockpile – all states requesting supplies
Affected schools in CA, NY, and TX close
International Response :5 International Response Mexico has shut down all schools and public gatherings until May 6
WHO is at Phase 4 (of 6 phases)
Some countries restricting travel to US and Mexico
Many countries employing some monitoring of incoming visitors from affected countries
Why Be Concerned? :6 Why Be Concerned? “The strain has pandemic potential and it might be too late to contain a sudden outbreak” – WHO
Flu spreading from person to person
No vaccine exists
Two to seven day incubation
Up to 48 hour surface life
Infected people can spread virus 1 day before symptoms appear and 7+ days after
Flu killing the young and healthy in Mexico
Planners estimate up to 40% of workforce could be affected by pandemic at any one time
CDC Guidance :7 CDC Guidance Avoid close contact - Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
Stay home when you are sick - If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Cover your mouth and nose - Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
Clean your hands - Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth - Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
Practice other good health habits - Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.