H1N1 (Swine) Flu
As of May 14 th at 3:00 p.m., we have: 7 confirmed positive, 2 confirmed negative, 1 probable
<TABLE borderColor=#cccccc cellPadding=2 width="100%" border=1><TBODY><TR><TH scope=col>No</TH><TH scope=col>City/ Municipality</TH><TH scope=col>Age Range </TH><TH scope=col>Gender</TH><TH scope=col>Final Result </TH><TH scope=col>Case
Status </TH></TR><TR><TD>1</TD><TD>North Kingstown </TD><TD>14-18</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Negative</TD><TD>Not a Case </TD></TR><TR><TD>2</TD><TD>Westerly</TD><TD>20-30</TD><TD>M</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>3</TD><TD>Smithfield</TD><TD>40-50</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Negative</TD><TD>Not a Case </TD></TR><TR><TD>4</TD><TD>Providence</TD><TD>18-22</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>5</TD><TD>Cumberland</TD><TD>20-30</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>6</TD><TD>Coventry</TD><TD>50-60</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>7</TD><TD>Providence</TD><TD>18-22</TD><TD>M</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>8</TD><TD>Providence</TD><TD>18-22</TD><TD>M</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>9</TD><TD>Narragansett</TD><TD>10-12</TD><TD>M</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>10</TD><TD>Coventry</TD><TD>Under 10 </TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Pending</TD><TD>Probable</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>We extend our thanks to all healthcare providers and all Rhode Islanders for their patience and flexibility during our response to this national public health incident. We realize information is changing on a regular basis. HEALTH's primary goal is to keep everyone informed with the most current information. Please continue to check our website regularly.
Where to call with H1N1 (Swine) Flu Questions:
For General Questions (401) 222-8022, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Hospital based providers are instructed to call (401) 222-2577 to obtain testing approval.
Rhode Island Update
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Preventing the Flu:
Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs
</TD></TR><TR><TD width="12%">Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs
1.
</TD><TD width="88%">Wash your hands.
</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD>Wash your hands often throughout the day. Use warm water and soap. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand gel.
</TD></TR><TR><TD>2.
</TD><TD>Sneeze and cough into your elbow.
</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD>Flu is spread by coughing and sneezing on other people or into your hands. Cover your cough and sneezes to prevent others from getting sick.
</TD></TR><TR><TD>3.
</TD><TD>Stay home if you are sick.
</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD>If you have flu-like symptoms (fever and cough or sore throat), stay home from work, school or child care.
</TD></TR><TR><TD>4.
</TD><TD>Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD>Germs and illness can spread when a person touches something that is covered with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.
</TD></TR><TR><TD>5.
</TD><TD>Practice other good health habits.
</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD>Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>As of May 14 th at 3:00 p.m., we have: 7 confirmed positive, 2 confirmed negative, 1 probable
- Probable case status: a case with an untypeable
flu result by PCR testing at the State Lab. - Confirmed case status: a case with a positive
H1N1 swine flu specific PCR test at the State Lab
<TABLE borderColor=#cccccc cellPadding=2 width="100%" border=1><TBODY><TR><TH scope=col>No</TH><TH scope=col>City/ Municipality</TH><TH scope=col>Age Range </TH><TH scope=col>Gender</TH><TH scope=col>Final Result </TH><TH scope=col>Case
Status </TH></TR><TR><TD>1</TD><TD>North Kingstown </TD><TD>14-18</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Negative</TD><TD>Not a Case </TD></TR><TR><TD>2</TD><TD>Westerly</TD><TD>20-30</TD><TD>M</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>3</TD><TD>Smithfield</TD><TD>40-50</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Negative</TD><TD>Not a Case </TD></TR><TR><TD>4</TD><TD>Providence</TD><TD>18-22</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>5</TD><TD>Cumberland</TD><TD>20-30</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>6</TD><TD>Coventry</TD><TD>50-60</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>7</TD><TD>Providence</TD><TD>18-22</TD><TD>M</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>8</TD><TD>Providence</TD><TD>18-22</TD><TD>M</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>9</TD><TD>Narragansett</TD><TD>10-12</TD><TD>M</TD><TD>POSITIVE</TD><TD>Confirmed</TD></TR><TR><TD>10</TD><TD>Coventry</TD><TD>Under 10 </TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Pending</TD><TD>Probable</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>We extend our thanks to all healthcare providers and all Rhode Islanders for their patience and flexibility during our response to this national public health incident. We realize information is changing on a regular basis. HEALTH's primary goal is to keep everyone informed with the most current information. Please continue to check our website regularly.
For General Questions (401) 222-8022, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Hospital based providers are instructed to call (401) 222-2577 to obtain testing approval.
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