What is 2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu)? New Virus causing illness in people. Virus was detected _____________________ _____________________ ____________________ This virus spreads from person-to-person world- wide (similar to seasonal influenza. _____________________ WHO (World Health Organization announced that a pandemic of 2009 H1N1 was underway.

Why is this Virus sometimes called the Swine Flu? Laboratory testing showed that many of genes in this virus were similar to influenza found in pigs (swine) in North America. This virus has two genes from ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ _______________ Scientist refer to this as a “quadruple reassortant” virus.

Is the 2009 H1N1 Flu Contagious? CDC has verified that this H1N1 virus is contagious ____________________________. CDC routinely works with states to ________________________________________ _______________________________________. This information is presented in a weekly report, called FluView (flu/weekly) Most people have become ill with this virus and have recovered without any medical treatment.

How does this virus spread? Similar ways that the seasonal flu spreads Flu Viruses spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza People become infected by __________________ __________________ __________________ ________________.

What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people? __________ Cough _____________ Runny or stuffy nose Body aches ____________ Chills ___________

How severe is illness associated with 2009 H1N1 flu virus? This illness has ranged from _______________ _________ Significant amount of people reported __________ and ____________ _______________ _______________ _____.

High Risk Individuals?

____________________________________ with the 2009 H1N1 virus have had one or more medical conditions previously. This includes: _____________________________________ __________________________________.

How does 2009 H1N1 Flu compare to seasonal flu in terms of infection rates? Few deaths were reported in older people over the age of _________. Pregnancy, and other high risk medical conditions such as _____________, ____________, _________________________, _______________, _____________________, neurological and neuromuscular disorders are associated with complications of H1N1 flu as of the Seasonal Flu. An infected person can spread the virus from __________ before getting sick to _____________ after. Can be longer in some individuals that have medical conditions.

How does 2009 H1N1 Flu compare to seasonal flu in terms of infection rates? Seasonal flu-Us. average ____________ die each year from flu complications _______________________ people are hospitalized from flu related causes ______________ of those hospitalized are children under age of ______________. ____ % of deaths and _______% of hospitalizations are in people over _____ years of age. H1N1 Flu is a greater recognized in people under the age of ______ years of age than older people.

Prevention against the H1N1 Flu Virus (Everyday Steps) Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough. Throw tissue in trash can after you use it. _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ ___________________. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way. _______________________ _____________________. _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ ________________. Keep away from people as much as possible. CDC recommends you wash your hands with warm water and soap for 15 to 20 seconds. _______________________ _______________________ ___________________.

In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: Fast breathing or trouble breathing _________________________ Not drinking enough fluids ____________________________ ________________________ Not waking up or not interacting Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held ____________________________ ____________________________ ________________________

In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: _____________________ _____________________ ___ Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen _____________________ ____________________ Severe or persistent vomiting _____________________ _____________________ _________________

Medications for H1n1 Infection? _______________ or _________________ for treatment or prevention of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus ________________________ are prescription (pills, liquid, or inhaled powder forms) that fight against infection in body and keep them from reproducing within body. These _____________________ are being used for high risk individuals who are hospitalized or a high risk individual

What are “swine flu parties”? “Swine flu parties” are gatherings during which people have close contact with a person who has 2009 H1N1 flu in order to become infected with the virus.

Intent of a “swine flu Party”? ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ _______. These parties are aimed at individuals becoming infected with the 2009 H1N1 flu so he or she may have a mild case of the flu. Their intent is to have a natural immunity to the 2009 H1N1 flu virus where in the future may become severe.

Contamination and Cleaning Studies have shown that influenza viruses can survive on environmental surfaces and _____________________________ _____________________________ ________________. Influenza virus is destroyed by ________. In addition several chemical germicides including chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, detergents (soap), iodophors (iodine-based antiseptics) and alcohols are effective against the human influenza viruses. _____________________________ _____________________________ __________________________.

CDC states that no 2009 H1N1 viruses are not spread by food. __________________________________________________ ______________________________________. To this date, there have been no documented human cases of influenza caused by exposure to influenza-contaminated drinking water. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________________________. Recreational water venues are like any other group setting, this flu virus can be passed from person to person through coughing, sneezing or any other body fluids exchange. Reference: Reference: