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Mad Mema · Bad Biker Granny

RE: Center for Disease Control- Swine Flu Warning and Guidelines

Mad Mema · Bad Biker Granny

H1N1 FLU INFORMATION

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There are no cases in Johnson County.

There are no specific actions to take beyond encouraging standard flu precautions of covering your cough, washing your hands, and staying home when you are sick.

Looks like I'm safe for now.

confuzzed · Permanent State of Confusion

Can you check for me?

http://health.montcopa.org/health/site/default.asp

Mad Mema · Bad Biker Granny

Montgomery County Receives
First Probable H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Case
Norristown - The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) and the
Montgomery County Health Department today reported the state's fourth
probable case of swine influenza. Currently, Pennsylvania does not have any
confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1.
The case occurred in a 31-year-old male in Bridgeport who became ill on or
around April 27. The patient arrived from Mexico days prior to reporting signs
and symptoms of influenza-like illness to a local clinic. The Pennsylvania
Department of Health Bureau of Laboratories confirmed influenza A infection
and will forward the specimen to CDC for confirmatory analysis.
By CDC case definition, this is defined as a probable case of the 2009 H1N1
influenza. Please be advised, however, that CDC will be conducting
confirmatory testing.
The Montgomery County Health Department is actively searching for possible
cases of swine flu. Even if this case is confirmed, it would not change
Montgomery Countys current approach to swine flu.
All public health agencies in Pennsylvania have intensified surveillance efforts
statewide and this possible case was identified as part of those efforts. The
samples from this patient have been sent to CDC and results of additional
testing will be released once they are available.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1430 DeKalb Street, PO Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Phone: 610-278-5117 Fax: 610-278-5167
TDD: 610-631-1211
www.health.montcopa.org
COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
Commissioners
James R. Matthews
Chairman
Joseph M. Hoeffel Bruce L. Castor, Jr.
Joseph M. DiMino, DO
Director of Health/Medical Director
NORRISTOWN HEALTH CENTER POTTSTOWN HEALTH CENTER EASTERN COURT HOUSE ANNEX
1430 DeKalb Street, PO Box 311 364 King Street 102 York Road, Suite 401
Norristown, PA 19404-0311 Pottstown, PA 19464 Willow Grove, PA 19090
Phone: (610) 278-5145 Fax: (610) 278-5166 Phone: (610) 970-5040 Fax: (610) 970-5048 Phone: (215) 784-5415 Fax: (215) 784-5524
As

Mad Mema · Bad Biker Granny

As with any influenza, citizens are reminded to take the following steps to
prevent spreading illness to others:
- Stay home when you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others;
- Cough or sneeze into the bend of your elbow or a tissue and properly dispose
of used tissues;
- Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water or
use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer;
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
- Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and getting
plenty of rest and exercise; and
- Seek care if you have influenza-like illness.
For the latest flu information, visit the Montgomery County Health
Departments website at: www.health.montcopa.org
The PA Department of Health website also is being updated daily with the most
recent Pennsylvania-specific swine flu information, including links to CDC
recommendations and other swine flu information. For more information, visit
www.health.state.pa.us.
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Mad Mema · Bad Biker Granny

Montgomery County Receives
Second Probable H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Case
Norristown - The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) and the
Montgomery County Health Department today reported the state's fifth
probable case of swine influenza. Currently, Pennsylvania does not have any
confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1.
The case occurred in a 28-year-old male in Lower Merion Township who
became ill on April 28. The patient has not traveled in the last month and has
had no known contact with ill persons. The Pennsylvania Department of Health
Bureau of Laboratories confirmed influenza A infection and has forwarded the
specimen to CDC for confirmatory analysis.
By CDC case definition, this is defined as a probable case of the 2009 H1N1
influenza. Please be advised, however, that CDC will be conducting
confirmatory testing.
The Montgomery County Health Department is actively searching for possible
cases of swine flu. Probable cases are recommended to self-isolate at their
homes and complete appropriate anti-viral treatment.
All public health agencies in Pennsylvania have intensified surveillance efforts
statewide and this possible case was identified as part of those efforts. The
samples from this patient have been sent to CDC and results of additional
testing will be released once they are available.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1430 DeKalb Street, PO Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Phone: 610-278-5117 Fax: 610-278-5167
TDD: 610-631-1211
www.health.montcopa.org
COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
Commissioners
James R. Matthews
Chairman
Joseph M. Hoeffel Bruce L. Castor, Jr.
Joseph M. DiMino, DO
Director of Health/Medical Director
NORRISTOWN HEALTH CENTER POTTSTOWN HEALTH CENTER EASTERN COURT HOUSE ANNEX
1430 DeKalb Street, PO Box 311 364 King Street 102 York Road, Suite 401
Norristown, PA 19404-0311 Pottstown, PA 19464 Willow Grove, PA 19090
Phone: (610) 278-5145 Fax: (610) 278-5166 Phone: (610) 970-5040 Fax: (610) 970-5048 Phone: (215) 784-5415 Fax: (215) 784-5524
The

Mad Mema · Bad Biker Granny

That's what they list for the cases in your county. There are several other links out there for other information.

confuzzed · Permanent State of Confusion

Those were the two I was trying to read. Rthanks. You know they are right around here. Fun. Good thing I really haven't been around people with the exception of the people I work with and those strangers I was around last night.

Mad Mema · Bad Biker Granny

They looked to me like the ones with the truly pertinent info. I figured I'd best check my county since the state reported 2 cases. I hate for this to sound like it will, but the city I live in has a lot of railroad activity so we also have a large "less than legal" immigrant population.

Oh hey... The Big Guy sent out a swine flu e-mail to the masses. Basically he says "wash your hands".

Helpful.

pipsar6 · Chocolate Pip Cookie

i thinks i have swine flu.........

why?

It's the rashers.....

pipsar6 · Chocolate Pip Cookie

every household in the UK is due to get a leaflet in the mail re swine flu... How much money must they be spending to remind us to use a tissue when we sneeze... etc etc etc.

aaaaatchoooooooooooooooo!

Mad Mema · Bad Biker Granny

I know what you mean, Pip. Its bad enough that our President is on the TV telling people to wash their hands regularly and cover coughs and sneezes... now the CEO of the company I work for is e-mailing us this information.

Its all over the news every night. Millions of dollars being spent to tell people to exhibit common sense and decency.