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By LocalHealthGuide on August 14th, 2009

Two in King County found to have been infected with Swine flu virus resistant to flu drug Tamiflu

Two patients in King County with H1N1 “Swine” flu have been found to have been infected with a strain of the virus that is resistant to the flu drug Tamiflu.
Tamiflu, whose chemical name is oseltamivir, is one of the two drugs recommended for the treatment of H1N1 infections.
The other drug, zanamivir, is marketed under the [...]

Drugs & Medicines • Influenza

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By LocalHealthGuide on June 15th, 2009

King county has first swine flu death

A man in his 70s has become the first King County resident to die from H1N1 “swine” flu, health officials said today.
The man, who had been hospitalized, died on June 11th, but it was only today that the state laboratory was able to confirm that he did, indeed, have H1N1 influenza.
To date, 47 people have [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on June 11th, 2009

WHO declares H1N1 “swine” flu pandemic, but U.S. health officials say classification changes little

For more information about Swine flu:

Swine Flu and You
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm (English)
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/espanol/influenza_porcina_usted.htm (Espanol)
Facts about Swine Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm (English)
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/espanol/swine_espanol.htm (Espanol)
Preventing the Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_internal_003 (English)
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/espanol/habits.htm (Espanol)
Latest news from CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ (English)
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/espanol/ (Espanol)
Symptoms and precautions from the Washington State Department of Health
English (PDF)
Spanish (PDF)
Chinese (PDF)
Korean (PDF)
Russian (PDF)
Vietnamese (PDF)
Large type (PDF)
Questions about swine flu?
Call King County’s Swine Flu Hotline
877-903-KING (5464)

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Swine flu outbreak shows U.S. public health system not ready for a major influenza pandemic — report

By LocalHealthGuide on June 05th, 2009

Swine flu outbreak shows U.S. public health system not ready for a major influenza pandemic — report

Efforts in King County and elsewhere to prepare for a pandemic flu “paid off” during the current outbreak of the new H1N1 swine flu, says Dr. David Fleming, director of Public Health – Seattle & King County, but the outbreak also showed that local and national public health systems do not have the staff or [...]

Influenza • Public Health

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H1N1 swine flu cases top 3,300 in U.S., CDC recommends antiviral drug treatment for pregnant patients

By LocalHealthGuide on May 13th, 2009

H1N1 swine flu cases top 3,300 in U.S., CDC recommends antiviral drug treatment for pregnant patients

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 3,352 cases of H1N1 “swine” flu have now been confirmed in the U.S. in 45 states, including the District of Columbia.

Washington has 176 confirmed cases as of today, the CDC reports. King County reports 120 confirmed cases and 10 probable as of Tuesday afternoon.
To date [...]

Drugs & Medicines • Influenza • Pregnancy • Women's Health

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Cases of H1N1 Flu in King Couty as of May 11

By LocalHealthGuide on May 11th, 2009

120 confirmed cases of H1N1 swine flu in King County

Health officials report that they have now identified 120 confirmed cases of H1N1 swine flu in King County. Another 10 cases have been classified as probable, Public Health – Seattle & King County reported Monday afternoon.

There have been no deaths in King County linked to the new influenza strain. Last week, however, a 30-year-old Snohomish [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on May 11th, 2009

How to keep from catching or spreading the flu

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Dr. Joe Bresee describes how to prevent giving and getting the new H1N1 “swine” flu.

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Confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in the USA as of May 11

By LocalHealthGuide on May 11th, 2009

H1N1 confirmed swine flu cases top 2600 in U.S., 128 cases and one death in Washington state–CDC

The number of laboratory confirmed cases of the H1N1 swine flu in the U.S. has reached 2,618, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC reports.
Confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in the USA as of May 11
To date, there have been three deaths, two in Texas and one in Washington State, the CDC said.
The [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on May 09th, 2009

Man dies of swine flu in Washington state.

A Snohomish County man died last week due to what health officials believe were complications of influenza H1N1 (swine flu) infection.
This is the first case in Washington State to be linked to the new flu strain.
The 30-year-old had an underlying heart condition, the Washington State Department of Health Reports.

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H1N1 swine flu update

By LocalHealthGuide on May 09th, 2009

H1N1 swine flu update

As of Friday, 56 cases of H1N1 swine flu have been confirmed in Seattle and King County and another 10 suspected cases have been identified.

To date, most of the cases have been mild to moderate in severity. Only two cases are known to have required hospitalization.

Washington State now has had 83 confirmed cases and 193 [...]

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Dr. Keiji Fukuda

By LocalHealthGuide on May 07th, 2009

WHO: H1N1 flu could infect 2 billion worldwide

If the H1N1 influenza spreads outside of North America and becomes a pandemic as many as 2 billion people could become infected, Dr. Keiji Fukuda Assistant Director-General for Health Security and Environment for the World Health Organization said Thursday.
So far, however, transmission of the virus appears to be primarily limited to North America and in [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on May 06th, 2009

CDC: U.S. H1N1 swine flu cases approach 1500

The number of case of confirmed and probable H1N1 swine flu cases in the U.S. now stands at 1486, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Most of the illnesses have been mild or moderate and only 35 of the confirmed cases and 17 probable cases have needed to be hospitalized, the [...]

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CDC confirms nine cases of H1N1 swine flu in Washington state — all reported to be recovering

By LocalHealthGuide on May 06th, 2009

CDC confirms nine cases of H1N1 swine flu in Washington state — all reported to be recovering

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that nine people who came down with flu-like illnesses in Washington state did, indeed, have influenza A (H1N1) or “swine flu”.
Probable and confirmed H1N1 cases by county
Seven of the cases were identified in King County, one in Snohomish County and one in Spokane County.
Washington [...]

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Confirmed H1N1 swine flu cases top 400 in U.S., 21 suspected and 7 confirmed cases in King County

By LocalHealthGuide on May 05th, 2009

Confirmed H1N1 swine flu cases top 400 in U.S., 21 suspected and 7 confirmed cases in King County

The number of confirmed cases of influenza H1N1 or “swine flu” in the U.S. now stands at 403, and health officials have identified another 700 “probable” cases, which await laboratory confirmation, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported today.
In King County, seven cases have now been confirmed and 21 suspected cases are [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on May 04th, 2009

Flu tips: When should you keep your child at home?

King County public health officials no longer feel it’s necessary to close schools when a child or staff member comes down with the flu.
Instead, they are asking parents to keep their children home from school if they show signs that they may have the flu.
To help parents decide whether or not to keep a child [...]

Influenza • Public Health

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By LocalHealthGuide on May 04th, 2009

CDC: What drugs are there to treat influenza?

In this video, Dr. Tony Fiore, a medical epidemiologist with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), talks about the drugs that are available to treat the flu, who should take them, and when.

To learn more go to the CDC’s information page on Antiviral Drugs and H1N1 (Swine Flu)

Drugs & Medicines • Influenza

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Experts to give update on swine flu at UW today

By LocalHealthGuide on May 04th, 2009

Experts to give update on swine flu at UW today

A panel of local and international experts will provide an update on the influenza A/H1N1 (“swine flu”) outbreak this afternoon at the UW Medical Center.

The panel will include:

Dr. David Fleming, director of public health for Seattle and King County;
Kathleen Neuzil, director of PATH’s Influenza Vaccine Project
Marie Kimball, UW professor of epidemiology and director of Asia Pacific [...]

Global Health • Influenza • University of Washington

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Six more cases of swine flu suspected in King County

By LocalHealthGuide on May 04th, 2009

Six more cases of swine flu suspected in King County

Six more suspected cases of influenza A/H1N1, “swine flu”, have been identified in King County, bringing the total number of suspected cases in the county to 22.
Laboratory samples have been sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention for confirmation.
To date, most of the illnesses thought to be due to the new [...]

Influenza • Uncategorized

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787 cases of influenza A/H1N1 diagnosed worldwide 16 suspected cases in King County

By LocalHealthGuide on May 03rd, 2009

787 cases of influenza A/H1N1 diagnosed worldwide 16 suspected cases in King County

According to the World Health Organization, 787 cases of influenza A/H1N1, the “swine flu”, have been identified in 17 different countries.
Mexico has reported the most confirmed cases, 506, including 19 deaths.. The U.S. is second with 160 confirmed cases and one death.
Canada has report identifying the new virus in a herd of swine in Alberta, [...]

Influenza • Uncategorized

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By LocalHealthGuide on May 02nd, 2009

Swine Flu tips in Spanish from the CDC

En este video, Ana Rivera, Asesor de Salud Publica para los CDC, describe la influenza o gripe porcina: sus signos y síntomas, cómo se transmite, los medicamentos para su tratamiento, las medidas que las personas pueden tomar para protegerse de esta enfermedad y lo que deben hacer las personas si se enferman.

For additional information in [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on May 02nd, 2009

Children with mild flu symptoms overcrowding Seattle Children’s emergency room

Many parents, concerned about influenza A/H1N1 (swine flu), are bring children with mild or even no symptoms to the emergency room at Seattle Children’s, more than doubling the number of patients the staff usually sees at this time of year.
Most of these visits are unnecessary, hospital officials say, and are overburdening the emergency room’s resources.
“Most [...]

Child & Youth Health • Emergency Medicine • Influenza • Newborn and Infant Health • Seattle Children's

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By LocalHealthGuide on May 02nd, 2009

Number of swine flu cases hits 160 nationwide; 11 suspected, but unconfirmed cases in King County

The number of confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1 (swine flu) infections in the U.S. has climbed to 160, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported today.
In King County, 11 suspected cases have been identified, but none have been confirmed. Laboratory samples from those cases have been sent to the CDC for identification.
The [...]

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King County sets up swine flu telephone “Hotline”

By LocalHealthGuide on May 01st, 2009

King County sets up swine flu telephone “Hotline”

Health officials have set up a “Hotline” for King County residents who have questions about influenza A/H1N1, the “swine flu”.
The number is: 1-877-903-KING (5464).
The service will provide general information and updates about the outbreak, but cannot provide medical advice.
For medical advice people should call their healthcare provider.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also [...]

Influenza • Uncategorized

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By LocalHealthGuide on May 01st, 2009

CDC outlines swine flu response in video

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has produced a video describing its response to the influenza A/H1N1 swine flue outbreak.

Additional sources of information from the CDC about Influenza A/H1N1 (swine flu):

Swine Flu and You
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm (English)
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/espanol/influenza_porcina_usted.htm (Espanol)
Facts about Swine Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm (English)
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/espanol/swine_espanol.htm (Espanol)
Preventing the Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_internal_003 (English)
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/espanol/habits.htm (Espanol)
Latest news from CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ (English)
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/espanol/ (Espanol)
Information from the Washington State Department of Health:
Symptoms and precautions
English (PDF)
Spanish (PDF)
Chinese (PDF)
Korean (PDF)
Russian (PDF)
Vietnamese (PDF)
Large type (PDF)

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By LocalHealthGuide on May 01st, 2009

Ten cases of probable H1N1 swine flu now identified in King County

Health officials have now identified ten cases in King County that they suspect are due to influenza A/H1N1, also known as swine flu. In addition, there are three other suspected cases elsewhere in Washington state.
Laboratory samples from the patients have been sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for confirmation.
To date, the [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on April 30th, 2009

Swine flu: Seattle Children’s advice to parents

Seattle Children’s has produced a video and a tip sheet for parents about swine flu. The video features Dr. Danielle Zerr, medical director, Infection Control, Seattle Children’s Hospital. Additional information is available on Seattle Children’s swine flu information page.

Message from Seattle Children’s:
There are suspected cases of swine flu in the state of Washington. As a result, [...]

Child & Youth Health • Influenza • Newborn and Infant Health • Seattle Children's

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By LocalHealthGuide on April 30th, 2009

Seattle’s Madrona Elementary School closed after student diagnosed with probable swine flu

Seattle’s Madrona Elementary School has been closed after a student was diagnosed with probable swine flu (swine influenza A/H1N1).
The 11-year-old student fell ill last Friday and stayed home but may have been contagious during the prior week.
Samples of the virus have been sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for confirmation.
The [...]

Influenza • Uncategorized

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By LocalHealthGuide on April 30th, 2009

U.S. officials answer questions about swine flu online

Webcast: U.S. health and security officials answer questions about swine flu emailed in by thousands of viewers.

The questions were fielded by:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
Acting Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Richard Besser.

The Webcast can be viewed above or [...]

Infections • Influenza

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