Swine Flu Updates

During week 51 (December 20-26, 2009), influenza activity decreased slightly in the U.S. 154 (3.9%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.Four states reported geographically widespread influenza activity, 13 states reported regional influenza activity, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 19 states reported local influenza activity, Guam and 13 states reported sporadic influenza activity, and one state reported no influenza activity, the U.S. Virgin Islands did not report. Source: cdc.gov

This podcast discusses the use of antiviral drugs for the treatment and prevention of influenza, including 2009 H1N1, during the 2009-2010 influenza season. Source: cdc.gov

To assess intent to receive influenza vaccines among children and adults, during August 2009, the North Carolina Center for Public Health Preparedness conducted a community assessment in two counties to measure knowledge of and intent to receive H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccines. Source: cdc.gov

During week 50 (December 13-19, 2009), influenza activity continued to decrease in the U.S. 306 (6.9%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. Source: cdc.gov

Flu activity continued to decline in the United States during the week of December 13-19, 2009, as reported in FluView. The number of states reporting widespread flu activity decreased from 11 to 7. Visits to doctors for influenza-like illness, flu-associated hospitalizations, and flu-associated deaths all declined from the previous week. Flu is unpredictable and activity can rise and fall throughout the season, but flu is is likely to continue for months caused by either 2009 H1N1 viruses or regular seasonal flu viruses. In addition to seasonal flu vaccine, a vaccine against the 2009 H1N1 virus has been produced and is the best way to protect against the pandemic virus. Supplies of this vaccine are increasing and many places have opened up vaccination to anyone who wants it. Source: cdc.gov

This document provides several questions and answers regarding the recent MedImmune voluntary Non-Safety-Related Recall of Specific Lots of Nasal Spray Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Source: cdc.gov

This document provides information on the National H1N1 Flu Survey (NHFS) which was conducted to determine who has received the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine since its release. Source: cdc.gov

Describes how to treat other flu symptoms, such as sore throat, chills, aches, pains, congestion, and stomach problems. Source: cdc.gov

Describes how to treat dry cough. Source: cdc.gov