WIFR - H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

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Latest H1N1 Headlines
Illinois Takes Stock as Swine Flu Death Hit 100 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:20 AM 02/24/10 - (AP) -- Health officials say swine flu is on its last legs in Illinois, but the virus is still circulating and could return. (Full Story)
Winnebago Opens New Flu Clinics 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:08 PM 02/05/10 - Health department offers new chances for H1N1 shots and for heart-related blood work. (Full Story)
H1N1 Shots for Ogle Co. 0 Comments Last Updated: 5:29 PM 01/29/10 - Free vaccination shots to prevent H1N1 will be available this month in Ogle County. Here's the schedule for the month ... (Full Story)
Wiconsin Clinic Lifts Visitor Restrictions 0 Comments Last Updated: 3:26 PM 01/29/10 - Monroe Clinic repeals policies meant to protect against H1N1 flu. (Full Story)
Hospitals Reduce H1N1-Related Restrictions 0 Comments Last Updated: 5:08 PM 01/26/10 - Local hospitals lift restrictions on young visitors and those who could spread the flu. (Full Story)
Machesney Park Gets H1N1 Clinic 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:15 PM 01/26/10 - County health department opens one-day flu clinic in Machesney Park. (Full Story)
Stephenson County Continues Flu Clinics 0 Comments Last Updated: 5:02 PM 01/25/10 - Health department offers new chances for H1N1 vaccinations. (Full Story)
Flu Shots Still Available for Winnebago County 0 Comments Last Updated: 12:58 PM 01/22/10 - Health Department still has vaccine for local residents. (Full Story)
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Swine Flu Info

Know what to do and when to prevent the flu. Learn more from valuable resources from Flu.gov.

* Information for People with Asthma (PDF)

* Information for People with Diabetes or Who Have a Weakened Immune System (PDF)

* Information for Doctors and Other Health Care Providers (PDF)

* Emergency Warning Signs (PDF)

* Information for Everyone (PDF)

* Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children (PDF)

* Information for Pregnant Women (PDF)

* 10 Ways You Can Stay Healthy at Work (PDF)

* Who’s at High Risk for Complications? (PDF)

	The Facts H1N1 - Get the Facts from the CDC.
	Antiviral Drugs Options to treat H1N1 and the seasonal flu.
	Protect Yourself Protect yourself and loved ones from H1N1 and seasonal influenza.
	Get Vaccinated Find out more about available vaccinations and where you can get one.

NEW: Question & Answer: Morbid Obesity as a Risk Factor for Hospitalization and Death due to 2009 H1N1.
This document provides updated information on obesity and morbid obesity as risk factors for serious 2009 H1N1-related complications based on findings from recent studies.
UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update
This report provides an update to the international situation as of March 12, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page.
UPDATE: CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 - February 13, 2010
CDC has again updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. The new estimates incorporate an additional four weeks of flu data from the previous estimates released on February 12, 2010.
UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending March 6, 2010
During week 9 (February 28 - March 6, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 174 (5.1%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to March 6, 2010
FluView reports that for the week of February 21 - February 27, 2010, flu activity in the United States was relatively low, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks. It’s possible that the United States could experience another wave of flu activity caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal influenza.