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H1N1 flu making an impact
HEALTH: Nine confirmed cases, likely many more
Posted By CATHY DOBSON, THE OBSERVER
Posted 1 hour ago
The number of Lambton County residents confirmed with the H1N1 flu jumped to nine on Monday.
Three cases was the official tally as of Friday, but new lab tests show another six people came down with the virus over the past week to 10 days, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Chris Greensmith said
The confirmed cases range in age from nine to 46 years.
"All are recovering at home," Greensmith said. However, some of the initial cases required hospitalization before returning home.
"H1N1 is here and it's circulating so we need to get the vaccine into people's arms as soon as possible," Greensmith said.
Some local schools are experiencing high absenteeism and he expects the number with H1N1 is already considerably higher than the nine confirmed cases.
"I'm not encouraging everyone (who gets ill) to be tested," Greensmith said. "But if you're becoming sicker than you'd expect from a viral infection, go to a health care provider." He urged anyone who suspects they have the virus to call ahead to their doctor for advice or dial the province's information line at 1-800-476-9708.
Lambton's Community Health Services was planning to begin providing vaccination clinics for the H1N1 flu strain the first week of November.
However, new reports say Ottawa has begun shipping the vaccine out this week.
As soon as Lambton County receives it H1N1 flu shot clinics will be set up, Greensmith said.
Enough H1N1 vaccine has been ordered to immunize 75 per cent of Sarnia-Lambton's population.
"If the demand is higher, we can get more," Greensmith said. "We don't know what the uptake will be but we are organized to meet a high demand."
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It takes about two weeks after the shot to build up immunity.
H1N1 is a respiratory illness that aff ects the nose, throat and lungs. It's also known as human swine influenza.
Symptoms almost always include a cough and high fever. Most people with H1N1 experience fatigue, muscle ache, sore throat, headache, decreased appetite or a runny nose. Sometimes symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
The vast majority of infected people make a full recovery within a few days. But like all flus, some people, particularly those with underlying chronic conditions, can develop serious complications.
By the first week of October, 79 people in Canada had died from the H1N1 virus.
HEALTH: Nine confirmed cases, likely many more
Posted By CATHY DOBSON, THE OBSERVER
Posted 1 hour ago
The number of Lambton County residents confirmed with the H1N1 flu jumped to nine on Monday.
Three cases was the official tally as of Friday, but new lab tests show another six people came down with the virus over the past week to 10 days, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Chris Greensmith said
The confirmed cases range in age from nine to 46 years.
"All are recovering at home," Greensmith said. However, some of the initial cases required hospitalization before returning home.
"H1N1 is here and it's circulating so we need to get the vaccine into people's arms as soon as possible," Greensmith said.
Some local schools are experiencing high absenteeism and he expects the number with H1N1 is already considerably higher than the nine confirmed cases.
"I'm not encouraging everyone (who gets ill) to be tested," Greensmith said. "But if you're becoming sicker than you'd expect from a viral infection, go to a health care provider." He urged anyone who suspects they have the virus to call ahead to their doctor for advice or dial the province's information line at 1-800-476-9708.
Lambton's Community Health Services was planning to begin providing vaccination clinics for the H1N1 flu strain the first week of November.
However, new reports say Ottawa has begun shipping the vaccine out this week.
As soon as Lambton County receives it H1N1 flu shot clinics will be set up, Greensmith said.
Enough H1N1 vaccine has been ordered to immunize 75 per cent of Sarnia-Lambton's population.
"If the demand is higher, we can get more," Greensmith said. "We don't know what the uptake will be but we are organized to meet a high demand."
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It takes about two weeks after the shot to build up immunity.
H1N1 is a respiratory illness that aff ects the nose, throat and lungs. It's also known as human swine influenza.
Symptoms almost always include a cough and high fever. Most people with H1N1 experience fatigue, muscle ache, sore throat, headache, decreased appetite or a runny nose. Sometimes symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
The vast majority of infected people make a full recovery within a few days. But like all flus, some people, particularly those with underlying chronic conditions, can develop serious complications.
By the first week of October, 79 people in Canada had died from the H1N1 virus.
