WIFR - H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

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Latest H1N1 Headlines
H1N1 Virus Strikes Illinois, 45 Other U.S. States 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:44 PM 11/18/09 - Forty-six states, including Illinois, are reporting people falling ill from the H1N1 virus. (Full Story)
H1N1 Misconceptions 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:43 PM 11/13/09 - 23 News clears up misconceptions about the H1N1 virus and vaccine. (Full Story)
Rock County H1N1 Clinics 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:43 PM 11/13/09 - The Rock County Health Department will host H1N1 Flu vaccination clinics in Janesville and Beloit. (Full Story)
Consumer Warning About Fake Flu Products Sold Online Last Updated: 2:43 PM 11/13/09 - Chicago- Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged Illinois consumers to be caution of online-sales pitches for products that claim to prevent or cure the H1N1 virus. (Full Story)
Madigan Warns of H1N1 Scam Last Updated: 12:04 PM 11/10/09 - State Attorney General urges consumers to avoid fraudlent flu cures online. (Full Story)
Winnebago County targets at-risk groups Last Updated: 10:36 AM 11/09/09 - H1N1 flu shots will be available this week for children, caregivers and pregnant women in Winnebago County. (Full Story)
Swine flu update: 8 new deaths in Illinois 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:12 PM 11/06/09 - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois has reached a new milestone: More than 1,000 residents have been hospitalized with swine flu since April. (Full Story)
Rockford Colleges Host Info Session on H1N1 Last Updated: 11:17 AM 11/06/09 - Winnebago County Health Department targets high-risk age group--college students. (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: Vaccine Information for Clinicians and Health Care Professionals - Vaccine Dosage, Administration, and Storage
These tables for healthcare providers and planners provide information related to spacing between the two doses of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine for children 6 months through 9 years of age and for administration of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine with seasonal influenza and other vaccines.
NEW: Information for Vaccine Planners - Supply and Distribution
These tables for healthcare providers and planners provide information related to spacing between the two doses of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine for children 6 months through 9 years of age and for administration of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine with seasonal influenza and other vaccines.
New: Graphical Representations of a Generic Influenza Virus
These pictures provide a 3D graphical representation of the biology and structure of a generic influenza virus, and are not specific to the 2009 H1N1 virus.
U.S. Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30 to November 14, 2009
During the week of November 8-14, 2009, influenza activity decreased slightly in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 43 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined from last week, but are still higher than expected for this time of year. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths have declined slightly, but are still very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year.
New: Updated Guidance for the Use of CSL 2009 H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine
On November 11, 2009, the FDA expanded the approved use of CSL's seasonal and 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccines to include children aged 6 months and older. Both vaccines had previously been approved only for use in adults, aged 18 years and older.