Pandemic - H1N1
H1N1 Frequently
Asked Questions:
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gov/
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ASTHMA MOST COMMON RISK FACTOR FOR FLU
COMPLICATIONS
June 3, 2009 – Illness from H1N1 influenza continues to
experiencing only mild illness. Emergency room visits have
declined somewhat after spiking dramatically during the third
week of May. As anticipated, however, the infections have
caused hospitalizations and deaths. More than 300 New
Yorkers have been hospitalized with H1N1 flu since late April,
and the Health Department today provided the first detailed
breakdown of risk factors among those hospitalized. A
preliminary analysis of 152 hospitalized patients shows that
at least 82% have belonged to one or more groups at higher
risk of severe illness or complications from influenza. Those
at higher risk of flu complications include:
People who are over 65, under age 2, or pregnant
People with chronic lung problems, such as asthma or
emphysema
People with chronic heart, kidney, liver or blood disorders
People with neurological disorders that can cause breathing
problems
People with diabetes
People whose immune systems are weakened due to illness
or medication
People under 18 years who are on long-term aspirin therapy
So far, the most common risk factor in New York City has
been asthma – an underlying risk factor among 41% of the
New Yorkers hospitalized for H1N1 flu. Other important risk
factors include being less than 2 years of age (18% of
hospitalized patients), having a compromised immune system
(13%), having heart disease (12%), or being pregnant. The
Health Department recommends that people with asthma, or
any of the other conditions listed here, to call a doctor right
away if they develop flu-like illness. Antiviral medicines such
as Tamiflu® or Relenza®, if taken early (within the first two
days of symptoms), can help reduce the risk of severe illness
and complications. A diagnosis of flu-like illness does not
require medical testing. Anyone feeling ill can take his or her
temperature with a home thermometer. A temperature of
100.4 degrees is a fever. If the fever is accompanied by
cough or sore throat, the condition qualifies as flu-like illness.
COMPLICATIONS
June 3, 2009 – Illness from H1N1 influenza continues to
experiencing only mild illness. Emergency room visits have
declined somewhat after spiking dramatically during the third
week of May. As anticipated, however, the infections have
caused hospitalizations and deaths. More than 300 New
Yorkers have been hospitalized with H1N1 flu since late April,
and the Health Department today provided the first detailed
breakdown of risk factors among those hospitalized. A
preliminary analysis of 152 hospitalized patients shows that
at least 82% have belonged to one or more groups at higher
risk of severe illness or complications from influenza. Those
at higher risk of flu complications include:
People who are over 65, under age 2, or pregnant
People with chronic lung problems, such as asthma or
emphysema
People with chronic heart, kidney, liver or blood disorders
People with neurological disorders that can cause breathing
problems
People with diabetes
People whose immune systems are weakened due to illness
or medication
People under 18 years who are on long-term aspirin therapy
So far, the most common risk factor in New York City has
been asthma – an underlying risk factor among 41% of the
New Yorkers hospitalized for H1N1 flu. Other important risk
factors include being less than 2 years of age (18% of
hospitalized patients), having a compromised immune system
(13%), having heart disease (12%), or being pregnant. The
Health Department recommends that people with asthma, or
any of the other conditions listed here, to call a doctor right
away if they develop flu-like illness. Antiviral medicines such
as Tamiflu® or Relenza®, if taken early (within the first two
days of symptoms), can help reduce the risk of severe illness
and complications. A diagnosis of flu-like illness does not
require medical testing. Anyone feeling ill can take his or her
temperature with a home thermometer. A temperature of
100.4 degrees is a fever. If the fever is accompanied by
cough or sore throat, the condition qualifies as flu-like illness.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the Medicare Fee-for-Service Emergency Preparedness Questions and Answers (Qs & As). The Emergency Qs & As, which include a section applicable to H1N1 are posted at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/H1N1/ For the most current information on the developing situation: CDC - H1N1 Health Information in Multiple Languages Refugee Health Information Network http://www.who.int/csr/don/en/ For the national picture on the evolving swine flu situation: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/update.htm Association of State and Territorial Health Officers (ASTHO) BBC World Map (H1- N1 progress): http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8021547.stm New York: For the state picture on the evolving swine flu situation: http://www.health.state.ny.us/ For questions from the general public: 1-800-808-1987 NYC residents please call 311 Questions and Answers About Swine Flu From the NYS Department of Health Anti Viral Guidance http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/prevention/medicine/antivir alsrecommend.html |
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GUIDELINES TO
MITIGATE/PREVENT
PANDEMIC
INFLUENZA IN HOME
HEALTH CARE
SETTINGS
Enhanced Infection
Control
Additional Planning
Documents
Pandemic Influenza
Plan Sample