2012-2013 Human Influenza Epidemic
Date: Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
Source: National Extension Disaster Education Network
The 2012-2013 Human Influenza is being reported by some as a pandemic; it is not a pandemic, but an epidemic in many states.
Posts Tagged ‘flu’
The Start of Flu Season Means it’s Time for Vaccination
Date: Thursday, October 11th, 2012
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
With flu season officially underway, the Texas Department of State Health Services urges everyone at least 6 months old to get vaccinated against the flu. A vaccination now will provide protection throughout the flu season, which runs through May.
Additional Flu Posters for Fair Season
Date: Friday, August 31st, 2012
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Use these posters in and around animal exhibit areas to help stop the spread of flu.
- How to be safe around animals
- Reduce risk
- Stow strollers before entering
- Wash hands and keep animals healthy
Influenza H3N2v: Key Facts for People Exhibiting Pigs at Fairs
H3N2v Affecting Humans and Swine
Date: Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
Sources: National EDEN, CDC, USDA
As late summer is fair season across the country, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued an interim precaution for people when interacting with swine. The number of cases of infection with H3N2v viruses with the M gene from the 2009 H1N1 virus detected in the United States since July 2011 has risen and now totals 29 [Hawaii (1), Indiana (7), Iowa (3), Ohio (10), Maine (2), Pennsylvania (3), Utah (1), and West Virginia (2)]. Twenty-three of these cases reported swine contact prior to illness onset. Among those 29 cases, 19 cases were associated with fairs where swine were present. Most human cases of the virus infection resulted in signs and symptoms of influenza and all cases have recovered fully.
The USDA reports swine influenza surveillance, indicates this swine H3N2 virus with the pandemic M gene (thus the designation H3N2v) has been detected in swine in a number of U.S. states. It is possible that acquisition of the M gene from the 2009 H1N1 virus may allow H3N2v viruses to be more transmissible from pigs to people and from person-to-person. Keep in mind, swine are the “mixing vessel” for avian , human, and swine influenza viruses.
Both USDA and CDC remind us there is no risk of contracting the virus from consuming pork or pork products. For more information see the EDEN Swine Influenza Topic Page and the EDEN Pandemic Influenza Topic Page.
Additional Resources:
Influenza H3N2v: Key Facts for People Exhibiting Pigs at Fairs (pdf)
Sales of Breeding Stock (pdf)
Sales of Market Animals (pdf)
DSHS Encourages Seasonal Flu Shots Now
Date: Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
The Texas Department of State Health Services is urging everyone over 6 months old to get a dose of seasonal flu vaccine as soon as possible.
“Even if you had a flu shot during the last flu season, it’s time to get vaccinated again,” said Dr. David Lakey, DSHS commissioner. “The protection provided by the vaccine decreases over time, so everyone needs to be immunized each year.”
Test your Flu I.Q.
Date: Friday, October 22nd, 2010
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Think you know all there is to know about the Flu? Answer 10 short questions and then share the Flu IQ!
For more information and resources about the 2010 Flu, please visit the Texas EDEN Flu Resources.
DSHS Encourages H1N1 Shots as Virus Continues to Circulate
Date: Monday, April 5th, 2010
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
“The virus is still circulating. It’s still hospitalizing people. We’re seeing some increases in H1N1 activity in other parts of the country, and our illness patterns in Texas have generally followed what happens in the southeast,” said Dr. David Lakey, DSHS commissioner. “There is plenty of vaccine to go around. People who have not been vaccinated should do so now.”
Fraudulent emails referencing CDC-sponsored State Vaccination Program
Date: Friday, January 29th, 2010
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC has received reports of fraudulent emails (phishing) referencing a CDC sponsored State Vaccination Program. The messages request that users must create a personal H1N1 (swine flu) Vaccination Profile on the cdc.gov website. The message then states that anyone that has reached the age of 18 has to have his/her personal Vaccination Profile on the cdc.gov site.
Get H1N1 Flu Shot Now
Date: Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
The Texas Department of State Health Services is encouraging people to get their H1N1 flu vaccination now.
“There is the potential for another wave of illness. People should not become complacent about protecting themselves,” said Dr. David
Lakey, DSHS commissioner. “Get vaccinated, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick.”
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H1N1 and Diabetes
Date: Friday, November 20th, 2009
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
People with diabetes are at increased risk for complications from influenza, including 2009 H1N1 flu.
There are important steps and everyday precautions that people with diabetes should take in order to stay healthy this flu season.