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    First Case of Novel H1N1 (Swine Flu) in Vermont Confirmed

    For Immediate Release: May 9, 2009
    Media Contact: Communication Office
    Vermont Department of Health
    802-863-7281
    BURLINGTON - The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed the state's first case of influenza A (H1N1).
    A clinical sample from an Orleans County adult was confirmed as positive for novel H1N1 Influenza A (or swine flu) by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in Atlanta.
    The individual was not hospitalized and is recovering well.
    Vermont becomes the 43rd state in the nation (includes the District of Columbia) to report a laboratory confirmed case of swine flu. As of May 8, CDC is reporting 1,639 confirmed cases and two deaths nationwide.
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    Re: Vermont: 1 cas confirm?

    Pas de nouvelles

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      Re: Vermont: 1 cas confirm?

      Pas de nouvelles

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        Re: Vermont: 2 cas confirm?s

        Second Case of Novel H1N1 in Vermont Confirmed

        For Immediate Release: May 20, 2009
        Media Contact: Communication Office
        Vermont Department of Health
        802-863-7281

        BURLINGTON — The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory has confirmed the state’s second case of the novel H1N1 flu that has been circulating across the United States and around the world.

        A clinical sample from a Windsor County adult was confirmed as positive for novel H1N1 influenza virus on May 19. The individual was not hospitalized and is recovering well at home.

        On May 8, the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory gained the ability to perform the confirmatory testing of novel human influenza A H1N1, following on-site validation of a high complexity molecular assay provided by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

        Since late April, more than 5,700 probable and confirmed cases of the new flu have been reported in the U.S., with more than 10,000 cases reported in 41 countries around the world.


        It is believed that the new H1N1 flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal flu viruses spread, mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus. There is no vaccine for the novel H1N1 flu. To keep illness from spreading, Vermonters are urged to continue to take simple precautions every day, and to teach children to do the same:
        • Cover your mouth and nose every time you cough or sneeze.
        • Use a tissue when possible and throw it in the trash after use.
        • Wash hands often and well — wash for as long as it takes to sing the “ABC” song.
        • Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is also effective.
        • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
        • If you’re sick with flu-like symptoms (sore throat, bad cough, body aches or chills, fever of 100ºF or more, extreme fatigue, sometimes vomiting or diarrhea, stay home from work or school for at least 7 days, even if symptoms go away.
        Extensive information, tools and resources about H1N1 flu, healthy habits and pandemic preparedness are available at the Health Department’s website: www.healthvermont.gov or dial 2-1-1.
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        Read our latest news releases, opinion pieces and media advisories. Be sure to check back often for updates and follow us on Twitter @healthvermont for timely Health Department news and updates.


        Read our latest news releases, opinion pieces and media advisories. Be sure to check back often for updates and follow us on Twitter @healthvermont for timely Health Department news and updates.

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          Re: Vermont: 3 cas confirm?s

          Third Case of Novel H1N1 in Vermont Confirmed

          For Immediate Release: May 27, 2009
          Media Contact: Communication Office
          Vermont Department of Health
          802-863-7281
          BURLINGTON ? The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory has confirmed the state?s third case of the novel H1N1 flu that has been circulating across the United States and around the world.
          A clinical sample from a Chittenden County adult was confirmed as positive for novel H1N1 influenza virus on May 26. The individual was not hospitalized and is recovering well at home. In addition, the Health Department Laboratory reported another confirmed case on May 26, an adult out-of-state resident who was visiting Chittenden County, was not hospitalized, and is recovering well.
          As of today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting 7,927 probable and confirmed cases of the new flu and 11 deaths. More than 13,000 cases have been reported internationally and 95 deaths, according to the World Health Organization.
          There is not enough information at this time to predict how severe this novel H1N1 outbreak will be in terms of illness and death or how it will compare with seasonal influenza. It is believed that the new H1N1 flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal flu viruses spread, mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus. If you?re sick with flu-like symptoms (sore throat, bad cough, body aches or chills, fever of 100?F or more, extreme fatigue, sometimes vomiting or diarrhea), stay home from work or school for at least 7 days, even if symptoms go away.
          There is no vaccine for the novel H1N1 flu. To keep illness from spreading, Vermonters are urged to continue to take simple precautions every day, and to teach children to do the same:
          • Cover your mouth and nose every time you cough or sneeze.
          • Use a tissue when possible and throw it in the trash after use.
          • Wash hands often and well ? wash for as long as it takes to sing the ?ABC? song.
          • Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is also effective.
          • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
          Extensive information, tools and resources about H1N1 flu, healthy habits and pandemic preparedness are available at the Health Department?s website: www.healthvermont.gov or dial 2-1-1.

          Read our latest news releases, opinion pieces and media advisories. Be sure to check back often for updates and follow us on Twitter @healthvermont for timely Health Department news and updates.


          Read our latest news releases, opinion pieces and media advisories. Be sure to check back often for updates and follow us on Twitter @healthvermont for timely Health Department news and updates.

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            Re: Vermont: 31 cas confirm?s

            More Cases Confirm Novel H1N1 Flu is Spreading in Vermont

            For Immediate Release:
            June 9, 2009
            Contact:
            Communication Office
            Vermont Department of Health
            802-863-7281
            BURLINGTON ? Seventeen more cases of novel H1N1 flu have been laboratory-confirmed in the past several days including students at several more elementary and high schools.
            To date, the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory has analyzed more than 450 clinical samples. A total of 31 Vermont residents have tested positive for novel H1N1 influenza A virus. No one has been hospitalized, and all have recovered or are recovering at home.
            ?This new flu is clearly in our communities now, and there is no longer any need for most people to get tested to find out if they have it. It?s here, and if you have the flu at this time of year, you almost certainly have the novel H1N1 flu,? said Health Commissioner Wendy Davis, MD.
            Health officials are now asking health care providers to only test and treat people who are hospitalized or very ill with influenza-like symptoms and at risk for serious complications ? or people who are ill and spend time in high-risk group settings like long-term care facilities.
            ?We?re asking everyone else to stay home from work, school and other group settings and away from others if you are sick. And we?re asking employers to support this advice to help keep illness from spreading,? said Dr. Davis. ?Fortunately this flu has been mild for most people, but as with the influenza we see each winter, it could cause life-threatening complications for the very young, the very old, people with serious chronic health conditions, people with compromised immune systems, or women who are pregnant.?
            Cases have been confirmed in seven counties: Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Rutland, Grand Isle, Orleans, and Windsor.
            Cases have been confirmed at the University of Vermont and eight other schools: Allen Brook Primary School, Champlain Valley Union High School, Hunt Middle School, Missisquoi Valley Union School, Rutland Area Christian School, Rutland High School, Springfield High School and Williston Central School.
            Allen Brook School in Williston decided yesterday to close its Kindergarten a few days early after several cases were confirmed in that class, and with others out sick.
            ?Most people who are sick with flu will not need to see a health care provider and can be cared for at home,? said Dr. Davis. ?Flu spreads easily from person to person. We continue to ask Vermonters to take simple, everyday precautions: cover your cough every time, wash your hands often and well, check yourself for flu symptoms, and stay home and away from others if you?re sick. Help children learn these lessons well.?
            Extensive information, tools and resources about H1N1 flu, healthy habits, and pandemic preparedness are available at the Health Department?s website: www.healthvermont.gov or dial 2-1-1.
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              Re: Vermont: 46 cas

              Status Update

              June 24, 2009
              <TABLE borderColor=#62a249 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="80%" align=center border=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=center align=middle bgColor=#deebdf><TD colSpan=2>
              Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Novel Influenza Infection in Vermont
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=middle colSpan=2>Counties with ?0? lab confirmed cases most likely have H1N1 novel influenza circulating. VDH is now focusing on testing severe cases. We will not identify all cases of H1N1 novel influenza, particularly those with mild illness. Data will be updated weekly. </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle width="50%"> Hospitalizations</TD><TD class=style3 width="50%">
              1
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>Deaths</TD><TD class=style3>
              0
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>County</TD><TD class=style3>
              # Lab Confirmed
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              ADDISON
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              2
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              BENNINGTON
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              6
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              CALEDONIA*
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              0
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              CHITTENDEN*
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              18
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              ESSEX*
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              0
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              FRANKLIN*
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              3
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              GRAND ISLE
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              1
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              LAMOILLE
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              0
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              ORANGE*
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              0
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              ORLEANS*
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              1
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              RUTLAND*
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              9
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              WASHINGTON*
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              1
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              WINDHAM*
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              0
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD class=style5 align=middle>
              WINDSOR*
              </TD><TD class=style3>
              5
              </TD></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#deebdf><TD align=middle>Vermont: 2009
              Cumulative Total

              </TD><TD>
              46
              </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
              * County has medical providers participating in CDC?s ?ILINet? reporting network, for more information, please visit: Influenza (flu) Surveillance in Vermont

              Influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus that affects the nose, throat and lungs. Influenza spreads from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Unlike the common cold, the flu can cause serious illness and can be life-threatening. Each year over 36,000 people in the U.S. die from complications of the flu.

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