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2009 Swine Flu Outbreak

Suspected Swine Flu in Rochester
Flu Vaccine and Pregnancy
Rochester, N.Y. - Local health directors say pregnant women should get vaccinated for the flu, but every year only about one in seven pregnant women get a regular flu shot. Video Video
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Flu Shots - Are They Any Good?
Rochester, N.Y. - Small amounts of swine flu vaccine will begin arriving in Monroe County next week according to the health department, but most doctors won't get it until late October or early November. Video Video
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Outbreak News
CDC: Swine flu cases seem to be dropping in US
Health officials say swine flu cases appear to declining throughout most of the U.S., but the specter of Thanksgiving gatherings next week makes it hard to predict what will happen next.
WHO investigating Norway swine flu mutations
The World Health Organization says it is investigating samples of mutated swine flu found in two Norwegians who died of the virus and one person who suffered severe illness.
Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu
Health experts say extraordinary measures against swine flu, most notably quarantines imposed by China, where entire planeloads of passengers were isolated if one traveler had symptoms, have failed to contain the disease.
1.5M per day getting swine flu vaccine in China
China's health minister said Wednesday his country is vaccinating 1.5 million people a day against swine flu, part of a mammoth effort to reach nearly 7 percent of inhabitants of the world's most populous country by year's end.
Moldovan soldiers given onions to fight swine flu
Moldova's army is feeding its soldiers onions and garlic to help them ward off swine flu.
Better watch out, better not cough: Santas lobby for swine flu vaccine
Never mind flying, steep roofs and shinnying down chimneys, some Santas are worried about catching swine flu from kids.
Feds to crack down on phony flu products
Sen. Charles Schumer says the federal government is notifying 10 companies in a crackdown on phony remedies to the swine flu now on the market.
Disney World takes steps to fight swine flu
How about some hand sanitizer before greeting Mickey Mouse?
WHO urges big event organizers to keep swine flu in mind
The World Health Organization is urging organizers of big events like the Olympics and Islam's annual hajj pilgrimage to take precautions to prevent the spread of swine flu.
Swine flu causes surge of garlic sales in Serbia
There's been a run on garlic in the markets of Serbia's capital, Belgrade.
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Swine Flu Links

New York State Information Hotline: (800) 808-1987

Links: CDC Information on Swine Flu
New York State Department of Health Information on Swine Flu
Monroe County Health Department
Important Information

Symptoms – The symptoms of Swine Influenza are similar to symptoms of regular human flu.
  1. Fever
  2. Cough
  3. Sore Throat
  4. Body Aches
  5. Headache
  6. Chills
  7. Fatigue
  8. Diarrhea
  9. Vomiting


Spreading the Virus – How do I keep from spreading Swine Flu
  1. Limit contact with others
  2. Stay home from work or school
  3. Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing
  4. Wash your hands


Warning Signs – Seek urgent medical care if you experience any of the following.
  1. In Children
    • Fast breathing, trouble breathing
    • Bluish skin color
    • Flu-like symptoms improve but return with fever and worse cough
    • Fever with rash
    • Irritability that keeps the child from wanting to be held
    • Not waking up or not interacting
  2. In Adults
    • Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
    • Chest or abdomen pain or pressure
    • Sudden dizziness
    • Confusion
    • Severe or persistent vomiting


Prevention – What should you do to keep from getting the virus?
  1. Wash your hands
  2. Drink plenty of fluids
  3. Eat nutritious food
  4. Manage your stress
  5. Plenty of sleep
  6. Be physically active
  7. Antiviral drugs (prescription medicines)
  8. Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
  9. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth
  10. Avoid close contact with sick people

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