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H1N1 Influenza Virus

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What is the H1N1 Influenza Virus? New Strain of Influenza Virus First Detected in April 2009 in the U.S. Originally Called “Swine Flu” Initial Tests Showed Many Genes Similar to Influenza Virus the Occurs in Pigs Further Studies - New Virus is Very Different from Viruses in North American Pigs

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Current H1N1 Flu Outbreak In the U.S., as of May 18 2009: 5123 Confirmed/Probable Cases 5 Fatalities Texas–3, Washington-1, Arizona-1 553 Confirmed/Probable Cases in California April 26, 2009 – U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Declared a Public Health Emergency April 28, 2009 – Governor Schwarzenegger Declared a State of Emergency in California

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U.S. Public Health Emergency Declaration of Public Health Emergency Funds Released to Support Public Health Response Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Help States Respond to Outbreak: Issue Guidance Documents Release 1/4 of Strategic National Stockpile Anti-Viral Drugs, Respirators, & Protective Equipment Laboratory Testing – H1N1 Influenza Virus is Susceptible to Prescription Antiviral Drugs Oseltamivir (Tamiflu ®) & Zanamivir (Relenza ®)

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1918 Pandemic Flu (Spanish Flu) 1918 Influenza Flu Outbreak Estimated 70 to 100 Million Deaths Worldwide First Wave – Beginning March 1918 Mild Seasonal Flu Virus Second Deadly Wave – Summer/Fall of 1918 Virus Mutated to a More Deadly Strain Majority of the Fatalities – In the Second Wave Primarily in the 20 to 40 Year Old Age Range Current H1N1 Outbreak May Return in the Fall Need to Prepare

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University of California Pandemic Flu Response UCOP Activated Its Emergency Operation Center (EOC) from April 30 – May 8, 2009 to Coordinate the UC Systemwide Response Each UC Campus Has: Developed a Pandemic Flu Response Plan Conducted a Pandemic Flu Table Top Exercise at the 2007 UC Risk Summit Coordinated with Local Health Officers UC Medical Centers – One of the Primary Resource Centers for their Local Community

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UCOP Information on H1N1 Questions on H1N1 Influenza? For UCOP Employees: Send an e-mail to EOC@ucop.edu From Media or Other External Source Direct Them to the UCOP Communications Office at Communications@ucop.edu Periodic Health Alerts Distributed As New Information Becomes Available Health Alert

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Preventive Measures at UCOP Wall Mounted Hand Sanitizer Units Near Elevator Lobby Areas Prepared to Adjust the Building Ventilation for More Outside Air (as Needed) at UC-Owned Buildings Redirected Housekeeping Resources to Increase the Wiping Down of Common Surfaces Door Handles, Bathrooms, Tables, Elevators, etc. UCOP has Request Similar Measures Be Take By the Landlord at UCOP Leased Locations

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Spread of Infection Infected Person Can Infect Others: Beginning 1 Day Before Symptoms Develop Up to 7 Days or More After Becoming Sick Younger Children – May Be Contagious for Longer Periods

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Routes of Exposure to Spread the Infection Primary Exposure Route – Person to Person Inhalation of Airborne Droplets from Infected Person Coughing or Sneezing Secondary Route of Exposure -Viruses on Surfaces Can Live on Surfaces for 2 Hours or More Person Touching Contaminated Tables, Doorknobs, Desks, Then Touching Face, Eyes, Nose, or Mouth

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Prevention Measures Cough/Sneeze - Cover Nose/Mouth with Tissue or Sneeze into the Sleeve Dispose Used Tissues in the Trash Wash Hand with Soap & Water (At Least 20 Seconds) or Use Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Avoid Touching Eyes, Nose, or Mouth Avoid Contact with Sick People If Sick, Stay at Home Away from Work or School and Limit Contact with Others

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H1N1 Flu Symptoms Symptoms Fever Body Aches Runny Nose Sore Throat Nausea Vomiting or Diarrhea If Concerned About Symptoms – Contact Your Health Care Provider

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Emergency Warning Symptoms Adults Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Pain or pressure in chest or abdomen Sudden dizziness Confusion Severe or persistent vomiting Children Fast breathing or trouble breathing Bluish skin color Not drinking enough fluids Not waking up or not interacting Being so irritable that child does not want to be held Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough Fever with a rash

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Eating or Preparing Pork H1N1 Influenza Virus – Not Spread By Food Cannot Get the H1N1 Influenza From Eating Pork or Pork Products Eating Properly Handled and Prepared Pork Products is Safe

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In Summary Best Precautions Stay Healthy & Get Plenty of Rest Wash Your Hands Frequently Avoid Contact with Persons Who Are Sick If Sick, Stay at Home, Away from Work/School The H1N1 Influenza Virus May Return in the Fall The University of California and All Employees Must Prepare for Its Possible Return as a Mutated Virus