Monday, April 27, 2009

Latest CDC Swine Flu Updates

 

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The CDC has a new Swine Flu Information Site, which is being updated several times a day.  

 

This is your best resource for RELIABLE information.

 

To make it easier to tell when the site is updated you can use RSS feeds, request email updates, or visit their What’s New page.

 

This list shows just the updates since Friday, and is current as of 12:00 hrs Monday, EDT.

 

 

 

 

What's New on the Swine Flu Site

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Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:02:00 EST
Interim CDC Guidance for Nonpharmaceutical Community Mitigation in Response to Human Infections with Swine Influenza (H1N1) Virus
This document provides interim planning guidance for state, territorial, tribal, and local communities that focuses on several nonpharmaceutical measures that might be useful during this outbreak of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus aimed at reducing disease transmission and associated morbidity and mortality.

 

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:30:00 EST
CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza for April 26, 2009 3PM EST

 

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:30:00 EST
Swine Influenza and You
New Question Added

 

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST
Swine Influenza and You
New Questions Added

 

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:01:00 EST
Risk of Swine Flu Associated with Travel to Affected Areas
People traveling from the United States to affected areas should be aware of the risk of illness with swine flu and take precautions. People entering the United States who are experiencing symptoms consistent with swine flu and have traveled to an affected area, or have been exposed to someone possibly infected with swine flu, during the last 7 days should report their illnesses to their health care provider immediately and inform them of their recent travel.

 

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:41:00 EST
Update: Human Swine Influenza Investigation
As of 9:00 AM on April 26, CDC has confirmed 20 human cases of swine flu in the U.S.: 7 in California, 2 in Kansas, 8 in New York City, 1 in Ohio, and 2 in Texas.

 

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:10:00 EST
Media Availability on CDC Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
Press briefing from April 25, 2009. CDC's Dr. Anne Schuchat, Interim Director for Science and Public Health Programs and and Dr. Daniel Jernigan, Director of the Influenza Division.

 

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:14:00 EST
Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use in Certain Community Settings Where Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission Has Been Detected
Information on the effectiveness of facemasks and respirators for the control of influenza in community settings is extremely limited. These interim recommendations have been developed on the basis of public health judgment and the historical use of facemasks and respirators in other settings.

 

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:21:00 EST
Update: U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection
Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the U.S.

 

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:30:00 EST
Interim Guidance for Swine influenza A (H1N1): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
Interim Guidance for Swine influenza A (H1N1): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home

 

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:21:00 EST
Travel Health Precaution - Swine Influenza and Severe Cases of Respiratory Illness in Mexico
CDC has NOT recommended that people avoid travel to Mexico at this time. However, if you are planning travel to Mexico, follow recommendations to help you and your family stay safe and healthy.

 

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:09:00 EST
Swine Flu and Safe Travel in the United States
CDC has NOT recommended that people avoid travel at this time. However, if you are planning travel, please follow recommendations to reduce your risk of infection and stay healthy.

 

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST
CDC Health Advisory
Investigation and Interim Recommendations: Swine Influenza (H1N1)Distributed via Health Alert NetworkCDCHAN-000281-2009-04-25-ALT-N

 

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST
Daily Update - Human Swine Influenza Investigation
Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the infection and whether additional people have been infected with similar swine influenza viruses. CDC is working very closely with state and local officials in California, Texas, as well as with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization.

 

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:15:00 EST
Swine Flu Video Podcast
Dr. Joe Bresee, with the CDC Influenza Division, describes swine flu - its signs and symptoms, how it's transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to protect themselves from it, and what people should do if they become ill.

 

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST
Swine Flu Updates on CDC's Twitter Feed
Follow CDC on Twitter to get real-time updates on the swine flu investigation

 

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:00:00 EST
Human Swine Influenza Investigation
Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the U.S. in San Diego County and Imperial County, California as well as in San Antonio, Texas. Internationally, human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in Mexico.