PANDEMIC H1N1 FLU

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PANDEMIC H1N1 FLU
9/11/09
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What is Public Health?

• Our mission is to protect the communitys health
  through the promotion of wellness and the
  prevention of disease.

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What We Do

• Environmental Health (air, food, water)
• Immunizations (all ages, school, travel)
• Other Clinical Services (WIC, Baby Your Baby,
  breastfeeding education, etc.)
• Chronic Disease/ Injury Prevention
• Infectious Disease Tracking/Prevention
• Bioterrorism and Emergency Response
• Vital Records

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Who We Serve

• Five Counties Washington, Iron, Kane, Beaver,
  Garfield
• 225,000 Residents
• With 62 employees
• Our website www.swuhealth.org

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Influenza Virus
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How the Flu Virus Changes

• Influenza viruses are prone to genetic change
• Antigenic drift (small mutation)
• Antigenic shift (drastic new mutation)

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What is Seasonal Influenza?

• Annual seasonal epidemics
• 5-20 of population ill
• 20-40,000 deaths in U.S. annually
• Greatest effect on very young and older adults
• Result of antigenic drift

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Influenza-associated Hospitalizations Utah
2005-2006

• Date as of March 1, 2006

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Seasonal Flu Vaccine

• Available now at your local health department
• Flu Shoot Out Saturday, September 26th

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What is H1N1?

• Also known as
• Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
• 2009 Pandemic Flu
• Swine Flu

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How is pandemic influenza spread between humans?

• Droplet spread coughing, sneezing and
  talking
• If deposited in mouth, nose, eyes it can
  infect others
• Virus active on hard surfaces from 8 to 48 hours

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What to watch forSudden onset of symptoms

• Fever 101 or higher
• Cough
• Fatigue/weakness
• Chills
• Body aches
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Some report diarrhea and vomiting.

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Why H1N1 is Unique

• No immunity
• Rapid spread (6 weeks vs. 6 months)
• Active through summer
• Recent/current flulikely H1N1 (90)
• Likely increase in the fall
• Pregnant women and people ages 15-55 most
  affected

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H1N1 U.S. Deaths by Age
SOURCECDC
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The Good News

• Most people are recovering with no medical
  intervention within 1 week of symptoms.
• Anti-virals (Tamiflu) are effective.
• An H1N1 vaccine has been developed.
• Elderly people are not experiencing as much
  illness as the rest of the population.

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Latest H1N1 update

• Worldwide 277,607 cases, 3205 deaths
• U.S. 9079 hospitalized, 583 deaths
• Utah - 302 hospitalized cases, 18 deaths
• Southwest 8 hospitalized, 1 death
• (Actual cases are higher)
• Updated 9/11/09

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Pandemic Phase 6 / Category 2

• World Health Organization estimates
• 30 - 40 of population will become ill
• .1-.5 Mortality Rate
• Similar to 1957 Pandemic

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Will History Repeat Itself?
The 3 Waves of the 1918 Pandemic
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What is Southwest Utah Public Health Department
Doing?

• Education
• Surveillance
• Working with state health officials
• Working with community partners hospitals, EMS,
  first responders, funeral directors, elected
  officials, schools, businesses, and churches
• Anti-viral medication planning
• Vaccine planning

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Preventing the Flu What Can I
Do?

• Boost your immune system
• Eat healthy
• Exercise
• Get plenty of rest
• Lower stress
• Get vaccinated
• Dont touch your face

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What Can I Do?

• Wash hands often and properly for at least 20
  seconds
• Hand Sanitizer is also effective

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What Can I Do?

• Cover cough or sneeze properly
• Cough into your sleeve

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What Can I Do?

• Stay home if you are ill. Do not return to work
  or school until fever is gone for 24 hours when
  not taking fever reducing medication .

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What Can I Do?

• Wipe down surfaces with disinfectant

Available commercially or mix ¼ cup household
bleach with 1 gallon of water .
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What Can I Do?

• Avoid close contact with infected persons
• Avoid touching your face
• Mucus Membranes
• Eyes
• Nose
• Mouth

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What Can I Do?

• Get both influenza vaccines
• Seasonal flu shot protects against 3 different
  seasonal flu strains. (September 26th Shoot-Out!)
• H1N1 flu shot Available soon. Will be
  prioritized to vulnerable populations at first.

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What Can I Do?

• Pandemic Preparedness
• Stay informed local, state national news
• H1N1 Update at www.swuhealth.org
• Have contingency plans for you and your family in
  case there are school, church, or work closures.

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What Can I Do?

• Have a family plan that includes food, medical
  supplies, and other basics in case you cant get
  to the store or need to shelter at home for a
  period of time.
• Learn how to treat the flu at home (Flu Kit).
  Dont go to the hospital unless you are severely
  ill.
• Get involved with preparedness efforts in your
  community and place of employment.

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RESOURCES

• Visit www.swuhealth.org to find
• Flu Kit (treating flu at home)
• Stay At Home Toolkit (more comprehensive)
• Plan 9 (short-term preparedness)
• Family Emergency Preparedness Guide

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Dont be scaredBE PREPARED!

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Questions?