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June 23, 2011: UWSP Update - Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, August 10 2010 declared that the novel H1N1 influenza pandemic is over and that it has "largely run its course." The 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic is now in a "post-pandemic" phase. Even with the welcomed announcement, WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan cautioned that the virus warrants close monitoring and still poses a real danger to young people, pregnant women, and others with chronic health conditions. Dr. Chan's caution should be taken seriously.

Based on knowledge about past pandemics, the H1N1 (2009) virus is expected to continue to circulate as a seasonal virus for some years to come. It is expected that the 2009 H1N1 virus vaccination will be included in the seasonal vaccination to be received this fall. Therefore most individual should just required one vaccination. Details on this will be announced in Fall 2010 by the CDC.

We encourage you to continue the precautions that will help limit the spread of the all viruses as discussed below:   ****************************************************************************************************

PREVENTION:

  • The single best way to prevent influenza is to get vaccinated each year. In addition good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. Below are basic steps that are excellent prevention measures everyone can follow:

1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
2. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, events and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
 3. Practice excellent respiratory etiquette. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Don't use hands. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Wash hands afterward.
 4. Practice excellent hand hygiene. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
 5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
 6. Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

UWSP PANDEMIC PLAN Draft (Contact Safety & Loss Control 3901)Swine Flu Info

Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic UWSP Presentation

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Cover your cough: directions to help stop the spread of germs.

Stop the spread of germs that make you and others sick!
Print above poster and post as needed.

Call 2-1-1 for information on the flu.  2-1-1 service will provide information on prevention and community resources.  No Charge.
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