The Secretary of the Department Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, has declared a public health emergency in the United States as new human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection are identified in the United States and internationally. As of today, the United States has confirmed 40 cases of the virus, Mexico has confirmed 26, Canada 6 and Spain 1 case, however no deaths have occurred. More information can be shared and brought forward with this response and challenges resulting from the virus can be more easily overcome, which will lead to lowered rates of transmission and illness severity.The swine flu or swine influenza A (H1N1) “is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza that regularly causes 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 have been documented.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending common-sense everyday actions to stay healthy, such as covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, washing yours hands, avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth, and avoiding close contact with sick people.
“In addition, CDC's Division of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is releasing one-quarter of its antiviral drugs, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection devices to help states respond to the outbreak.” Oseltamivir and zanamivir are currently being recommended for treatment of the swine influenza.
Stay tuned…
Swine Flu: Public Health Emergency Declared, Investigation Continues
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