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04-26-2009, 08:11 PM
First story: http://www.wlwt.com/health/19294743/detail.html
Ohio Swine Flu Case Confirmed
9-Year-Old Has 'Mild' Case Of New Influenza Strain
POSTED: 12:41 pm EDT April 26, 2009
UPDATED: 1:06 pm EDT April 26, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- State health officials confirmed that the swine flu has made it to Ohio.Agents with the Ohio Department of Health announced that a 9-year-old boy from Lorain County has been diagnosed with the disease. (http://www.odh.ohio.gov/)Doctors said the patient has a mild case of the flu and that he is recovering at home.Because the latest combination of the influenza virus is still being analyzed, health agents are asking resident to take extra precaution against exposure.The ODH said that as with other emerging flu strains, there is no vaccine for the swine flu yet.?I urge Ohioans to be alert to information about this new flu,? said ODH Director Alvin D. Jackson, M.D. ?In addition, the tried-and-true saying about washing hands and covering one?s cough remains sound medical advice.?Symptoms of this swine flu virus closely resemble seasonal flu, and include fever, weakness, coughing and lack of appetite.People should take preventative measures such as:
Covering the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
Washing hands often with soap and water, especially after a cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoiding close contact with sick people.
If sick with influenza, people are asked to see their doctor and the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/) recommends that affected patients stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Ohio Swine Flu Case Confirmed
9-Year-Old Has 'Mild' Case Of New Influenza Strain
POSTED: 12:41 pm EDT April 26, 2009
UPDATED: 1:06 pm EDT April 26, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- State health officials confirmed that the swine flu has made it to Ohio.Agents with the Ohio Department of Health announced that a 9-year-old boy from Lorain County has been diagnosed with the disease. (http://www.odh.ohio.gov/)Doctors said the patient has a mild case of the flu and that he is recovering at home.Because the latest combination of the influenza virus is still being analyzed, health agents are asking resident to take extra precaution against exposure.The ODH said that as with other emerging flu strains, there is no vaccine for the swine flu yet.?I urge Ohioans to be alert to information about this new flu,? said ODH Director Alvin D. Jackson, M.D. ?In addition, the tried-and-true saying about washing hands and covering one?s cough remains sound medical advice.?Symptoms of this swine flu virus closely resemble seasonal flu, and include fever, weakness, coughing and lack of appetite.People should take preventative measures such as:
Covering the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
Washing hands often with soap and water, especially after a cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoiding close contact with sick people.
If sick with influenza, people are asked to see their doctor and the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/) recommends that affected patients stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.