H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information
From the CDC & IDPH
by District Nurses
June 03, 2009
H1N1(Swine) Influenza (Flu)
from the CDC
See below for Illinois info, signs and symptoms & prevention of spread of the flu.
As of June 3rd at 11am:
| States and Territories* | Confirmed and Probable Cases | Deaths | |
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| States | |||
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Alabama
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94 cases
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0 deaths
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Alaska
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1 case
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0 deaths
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Arkansas
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9cases
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0 deaths
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Arizona
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547 cases
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4 deaths
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California
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804 cases
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0 deaths
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Colorado
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68 cases
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0 deaths
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Connecticut
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196 cases
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0 deaths
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Delaware
|
135 cases
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0 deaths
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Florida
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194 cases
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0 deaths
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Georgia
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32 cases
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0 deaths
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Hawaii
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94 cases
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0 deaths
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Idaho
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16 cases
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0 deaths
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Illinois
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1151 cases
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3 deaths
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Indiana
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146 cases
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0 deaths
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Iowa
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92 cases
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0 deaths
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Kansas
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87 cases
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0 deaths
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Kentucky
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90 cases
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0 deaths
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Louisiana
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122 cases
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0 deaths
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Maine
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12 cases
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0 deaths
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Maryland
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63 cases
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0 deaths
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Massachusetts
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566 cases
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0 deaths
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Michigan
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287 cases
|
0 deaths
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Minnesota
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66
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0 deaths
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Mississippi
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34 cases
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0 deaths
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Missouri
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41 cases
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1 death
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Montana
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15 cases
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0 deaths
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Nebraska
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43 cases
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0 deaths
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Nevada
|
113 cases
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0 deaths
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New Hampshire
|
50 cases
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0 deaths
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New Jersey
|
74 cases
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0 deaths
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New Mexico
|
108 cases
|
0 deaths
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New York
|
646 cases
|
4 deaths
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North Carolina
|
21 cases
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0 deaths
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North Dakota
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18 cases
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0 deaths
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Ohio
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29 cases
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0 deaths
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Oklahoma
|
87 cases
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0 deaths
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Oregon
|
159 cases
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0 deaths
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Pennsylvania
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226 cases
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0 deaths
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Rhode Island
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16 cases
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0 deaths
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South Carolina
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49 cases
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0 deaths
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South Dakota
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9 cases
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0 deaths
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Tennessee
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103 cases
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0 deaths
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Texas
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1403 cases
|
3 deaths
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Utah
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369 cases
|
1 death
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Vermont
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7 cases
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0 deaths
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Virginia
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36 cases
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0 deaths
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Washington
|
574 cases
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1 death
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Washington, D.C.
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20 cases
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0 deaths
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West Virginia
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3 cases
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0 deaths
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Wisconsin
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1905 cases
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0 deaths
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Wyoming
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18 cases
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0 deaths
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| Territories | |||
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Puerto Rico
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6 cases
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0 deaths
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TOTAL*(52)
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11,054 cases
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17 deaths
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*includes the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico This table will be updated Monday, Wednesday and Friday at around 11 AM ET. International Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection NOTE: Because of daily reporting deadlines, the state totals reported by CDC may not always be consistent with those reported by state health departments. If there is a discrepancy between these two counts, data from the state health departments should be used as the most accurate number. |
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Summary of Situation
A New Influenza Virus
Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April, 2009. The virus is infecting people and is spreading from person-to-person, sparking a growing outbreak of illness in the United States. An increasing number of cases are being reported internationally as well.
It’s thought that novel influenza A (H1N1) flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread; mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus.
It’s uncertain at this time how severe this novel H1N1 outbreak will be in terms of illness and death compared with other influenza viruses. Because this is a new virus, most people will not have immunity to it, and illness may be more severe and widespread as a result. In addition, currently there is no vaccine to protect against this novel H1N1 virus. CDC anticipates that there will be more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths associated with this new virus in the coming days and weeks.
Novel influenza A (H1N1) activity is now being detected through CDC’s routine influenza surveillance systemsand reported weekly in FluView. CDC tracks U.S. influenza activity through multiple systems across five categories. The fact that novel H1N1 activity can now be monitored through seasonal surveillance systems is an indication that there are higher levels of influenza-like illness in the United States than is normal for this time of year. Most of the influenza viruses being detected now are novel H1N1 viruses.
CDC Response
CDC continues to take aggressive action to respond to the outbreak. CDC’s response goals are to reduce the spread and severity of illness, and to provide information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public address the challenges posed by this new public health threat.
CDC is issuing updated interim guidance daily in response to the rapidly evolving situation.
Clinician Guidance
CDC has issued interim guidance for clinicians on identifying and caring for patientswith novel H1N1, in addition to providing interim guidance on the use of antiviral drugs. Influenza antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) with activity against influenza viruses, including novel influenza H1N1 viruses. The priority use for influenza antiviral drugs during this outbreak is to treat severe influenza illness, including people who are hospitalized or sick people who are considered at high risk of serious influenza-related complications.
Public Guidance
In addition, CDC has provided guidance for the public on what to do if they become sick with flu-like symptoms, including infection with novel H1N1. CDC also has issued instructions on taking care of a sick person at home. Novel H1N1 infection has been reported to cause a wide range of symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. In addition, a significant number of people also have reported nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Everyone should take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs, including frequent hand washing and people who are sick should stay home and avoid contact with others in order to limit further spread of the disease.
Testing
CDC has developed a PCR diagnostic test kit to detect this novel
H1N1 virus and has now distributed test kits to all states in the
U.S. and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The test kits
are being shipped internationally as well. This will allow states
and other countries to test for this new virus. This increase in
testing will likely result in an increase in the number of
confirmed cases of illness reported. This, combined with ongoing
monitoring through Flu View should provide a fuller picture of the
burden of disease in the United States over time.
Can medicines help?Yes! The swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is susceptible to the prescription antiviral drugs oseltamivir(Tamiflu) and zanamivir. This is a rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated guidance and new information as it becomes available.
What are the signs and symptoms of swine
flu?
The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of
regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body
aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported
diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past,
severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have
been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal
flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical
conditions.
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
- Stay informed. The CDC website will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- Take everyday actions to stay
healthy.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
- Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
- Develop a family emergency plan as a precaution. This should include storing a supply of food, medicines, face masks, alcohol-based hand rubs and other essential supplies.
- Call 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information.
****Latest Illinois News****
From the IDPH
| Illinois H1N1 Flu Case Summary | ||
| Counties | Confirmed and Probable Cases | Deaths |
| 18 | 1,268 | 4 |
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Illinois Cases of
H1N1 Flu by County
(As of June 3, 2009, 10 a.m.) Updated Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
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| City or County |
# of Probable Cases |
# of Confirmed Cases |
Total |
| Boone | - | 7 | 7 |
| Chicago | - | 450 | 450 |
| Cook | - | 440 | 440 |
| DeKalb | - | 1 | 1 |
| DuPage | - | 71 | 71 |
| Franklin | - | 1 | 1 |
| Kane | - | 46 | 46 |
| Kankakee | - | 13 | 13 |
| Kendall | - | 2 | 2 |
| Knox | - | 3 | 3 |
| Lake | - | 121 | 121 |
| McDonough | - | 1 | 1 |
| McHenry | - | 4 | 4 |
| McLean | - | 1 | 1 |
| Ogle | - | 3 | 3 |
| Sangamon | - | 1 | 1 |
| Will | - | 69 | 69 |
| Williamson | - | 2 | 2 |
| Winnebago | - | 24 | 24 |
| Undetermined | - | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 0 | 1,268 | 1,268 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locations may change as the result
of additional information obtained through case
investigations. A confirmed case is defined as a person with an acute febrile respiratory illness with laboratory confirmed infection A probable case is defined as a person with an acute febrile respiratory illness who is positive for influenza A, but negative for H1 and H3 |
