University of Arizona (Tucson) H1N1 2009 Update

[High Risk]

9/8/09 UA H1N1 Flu Status Update #2

We continue to see cases of flu-like illness in UA students ? now entering week #4 after the first August case of H1N1 flu was diagnosed. All of the students seen with a flu-like illness have had a mild to moderate illness and have recovered completely or are recovering.

Influenza has been diagnosed in approximately 200 students over the past three weeks and it is estimated that up to 300 cases have occurred in UA students over that time. Of 35 tests sent to the AZ State Lab for confirmation of influenza and viral typing, 28 (80%) have been confirmed to be the novel H1N1 type (this is the swine flu or pandemic flu virus). The other 7 specimens showed no influenza virus.

So we have H1N1 flu circulating in the UA student population, as well as some non-flu respiratory viral infections. Since all of the flu being seen right now is the novel H1N1 type, we have decreased the number of tests we are sending to the AZ State Lab for confirmation.

We have started providing seasonal flu vaccinations to those who wish to receive them. We will be receiving supplies of the novel H1N1 vaccine once it is being distributed ? likely later in October.

[High Risk]

Re: University of Arizona (Tucson) H1N1 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 Update

University of Arizona SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 H1N1 Update (Abrreviated)

http://www.health.arizona.edu/pdf/H1N1%20Flu%20Status%20Update-92109.pdf

9/21/09 UA H1N1 Flu Status Update #3

We continue to see cases of flu-like illness in UA students – now entering week #6 after the first August case of H1N1 flu was diagnosed. All of the students seen with a flu-like illness have had a mild to moderate illness and have recovered completely or are recovering.

Influenza has been diagnosed in approximately 320 students over the past five weeks and it is estimated that up to 400 cases have occurred in UA students over that time. Of 36 tests sent to the AZ State Lab for confirmation of influenza and viral typing, 29 (80%) have been confirmed to be the novel H1N1 type (this is the swine flu or pandemic flu virus). The other 7 specimens showed no influenza virus. So we have H1N1 flu circulating in the UA student population, but also continue to have some non-flu respiratory viral infections and strep throat being seen as well. Since all of the flu being seen right now is the novel H1N1 type, we have significantly decreased the number of tests we are sending to the AZ State Lab for confirmation..........

[High Risk]

Re: University of Arizona (Tucson) H1N1 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 Update

University of Arizona OCTOBER 12, 2009 H1N1 Update :

http://www.health.arizona.edu/webfiles/h1n1flustatus.htm

10/12/09 UA H1N1 Flu Status Update #4

We are still seeing H1N1 flu illness occurring in members of the UA community. The numbers are smaller than in late August and early September, but it is still around and is expected to surge again once we enter the more traditional flu season (November through April) and weather. The majority of people who become ill with H1N1 flu are still having a mild illness and are recovering generally within 7-10 days. Flu prevention and illness management is still very important. Please continue to follow these flu prevention recommendations:

- Mind your hands and sneezes | Wash your hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds; keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth; cover coughs and sneezes using a tissue or your sleeve (but not your bare hand). Teach these practices to everyone at home.
- If you're sick, stay home | When you come to school/work sick, you're putting your classmates, instructors and/or co-workers' health at risk. Getting this virus will be especially serious for those considered "high risk" for complications - people who are pregnant and those who have diabetes, asthma, heart disease and other conditions. Along those same lines, we're also asking you to stay away from health clinics and medical offices. If your symptoms are severe and you feel you need to seek medical help, please call your doctor's office before going in. Severe symptoms include: fever of 102.5 or higher, or a lower fever that lasts more than three days; severe cough or chest pain; nausea and vomiting; severe headache.
- Get flu shots | We recommend getting the vaccine for the H1N1 flu.
H1N1 vaccine information - We are expecting to begin receiving small supplies of the H1N1 vaccine in late October or early November and will begin offering H1N1 flu shot clinics soon after we receive those supplies. Based on more limited early supplies of the vaccine, the focus of our initial H1N1 flu vaccination efforts will be on the following groups: - students age 18 or younger - anyone over 18 with a high risk medical condition - women who are pregnant - people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age - health care personnel and health professions students (e.g. medical students, nursing students, etc.).


(Not from the U of A, but from all reporting colleges and universities in the state):

http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=124916

new cases

SEP 4, 20, 10.0, 1:1000

SEP 11, 19, 9.5, 1:1053

SEP 18, 8, 4.0, 1:2500

SEP 25, 18, 9.0, 1:1111

OCT 2, 56, 6.3, 1:1587

{My Notes: Something called H1N1 appears to have been GOING UP somewhere in the state of Arizona at colleges and universities!)

Note: Compared to earlier estimates solely for U of A and by U of A, Tucson, these numbers appear low (unless they are only statewide lab confirmed cases).
I do expect more activity in Maricopa County at present (Phoenix). There should be a new AZ Health Services Update today or in a few days, which should be interesting.}

[Sally Furniss]

Re: University of Arizona (Tucson) H1N1 2009 Update

High Risk - Do you have a link for the numbers, thanks

[Laidback Al]

Re: University of Arizona (Tucson) H1N1 2009 Update

High Risk - Do you have a link for the numbers, thanks

I am not High Risk, but I believe the numbers present in the post above are from tables (with links) posted in this thread: http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/sho...d.php?p=297185

[High Risk]

Re: University of Arizona (Tucson) H1N1 2009 Update

Added the link to the original post and posting it here also for clarity:

http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=124916

(I am guessing that these might be lab confirmed cases vs. estimated numbers of college/university students.)

[High Risk]

Re: University of Arizona (Tucson) H1N1 2009 Update

University of Arizona OCTOBER 19, 2009 H1N1 Update:

http://www.health.arizona.edu/webfiles/h1n1flustatus.htm

10/19/09 UA H1N1 flu status update #5

The amount of H1N1 flu illness occurring in members of the UA community is starting to increase again in line with the increase in cases being seen in the general Tucson community. This is to be expected as we enter the more traditional flu season (November through April) and weather. The majority of people who become ill with H1N1 flu are still having a mild illness and are recovering generally within 7-10 days. It is estimated that the H1N1 flu will be responsible for over 80% of the flu cases during this flu season. Flu prevention and illness management is still very important. Please continue to follow the guidelines that have been communicated throughout this pandemic flu outbreak:
Mind your hands and sneezes | Wash your hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds; keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth; cover coughs and sneezes using a tissue or your sleeve (but not your bare hand). Teach these practices to everyone at home. If you're sick, stay home | When you come to school/work sick, you're putting your classmates, instructors and/or co-workers' health at risk. Getting this virus will be especially serious for those considered "high risk" for complications - people who are pregnant and those who have diabetes, asthma, heart disease and other conditions. Along those same lines, we're also asking you to stay away from health clinics and medical offices. If your symptoms are severe and you feel you need to seek medical help, please call your doctor's office before going in. Severe symptoms include: fever of 102.5 or higher, or a lower fever that lasts more than three days; severe cough or chest pain; nausea and vomiting; severe headache. Get flu shots | We recommend getting the vaccine for the H1N1 flu.
H1N1 vaccine information - We are expecting to begin receiving small supplies of the H1N1 vaccine in late October or early November and will begin offering H1N1 flu shot clinics soon after we receive those supplies. Because early supplies of the vaccine will be more limited, the focus of our initial H1N1 flu vaccination efforts will be on the following groups based on recommendations by the CDC and their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices: - students age 18 or younger - anyone over 18 with a high risk medical condition - women who are pregnant - people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age - health care personnel and health professions students (e.g. medical students, nursing students, etc.).
We will communicate the dates, times and locations of campus H1N1 flu shot clinics once we have received vaccine and have scheduled those clinics. This information is from the Vaccine Information Sheets developed by the CDC: Vaccines are available to protect against 2009 H1N1 influenza. • These vaccines are made just like seasonal flu vaccines. • They are expected to be as safe and effective as seasonal fl u vaccines. • They will not prevent “influenza-like” illnesses caused by other viruses. • They will not prevent seasonal flu. You should also get seasonal influenza vaccine, if you want to be protected against seasonal flu

[High Risk]

Re: University of Arizona (Tucson) H1N1 2009 Update

{I personally find it very sad that as soon as the fllu surge started going up, the estimates on the numbers of students affected stopped being quantified / released (10-12, 10-19, 11-2)! Why would parents, staff, or vulnerable students and individuals not want to have detailed information, not to mention public health people? I respectfully suggest your vague approach jeapordizes lives, mine included. Reporting of the numbers in a timely fashion, makes the necessity of precautions much more real.
~ High Risk}

11/02/09 UA H1N1 flu status update #6

http://www.health.arizona.edu/webfiles/h1n1flustatus.htm

The amount of H1N1 flu illness occurring in members of the UA community has increased over the past 3-4 weeks in line with the increases in cases being seen in the general Tucson community over that same period of time. The majority of people who become ill with H1N1 flu are still having a mild illness and are recovering generally within 7-10 days. It is estimated that the H1N1 flu will be responsible for over 80% of the flu cases during this flu season. Flu prevention and illness management is still very important. Please continue to follow the guidelines that have been communicated throughout this pandemic flu outbreak:

Mind your hands and sneezes | Wash your hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds; keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth; cover coughs and sneezes using a tissue or your sleeve (but not your bare hand). Teach these practices to everyone at home. If you're sick, stay home | When you come to school/work sick, you're putting your classmates, instructors and/or co-workers' health at risk. Getting this virus will be especially serious for those considered "high risk" for complications - people who are pregnant and those who have diabetes, asthma, heart disease and other conditions. Along those same lines, we're also asking you to stay away from health clinics and medical offices. If your symptoms are severe and you feel you need to seek medical help, please call your doctor's office before going in. Severe symptoms include: fever of 102.5 or higher, or a lower fever that lasts more than three days; severe cough or chest pain; nausea and vomiting; severe headache. Get flu shots | We recommend getting the vaccine for the H1N1 flu.

H1N1 vaccine information - The UA Campus Health Service has received a very small supply of H1N1 flu vaccine and hopes to be receiving more later this month. Because the initial supply of the vaccine is very limited, the focus of our initial H1N1 flu vaccination efforts will be on the following groups based on recommendations by the CDC and their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices:
- students age 18 or younger - anyone 19 to 24 years old with a high risk medical condition - women who are pregnant
- people with physical disabilities - people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age - health care personnel and health professions students (e.g. medical students, nursing students, etc.).
We will communicate the dates, times and locations of campus H1N1 flu shot clinics once we have received vaccine and have scheduled those clinics.
As we receive more of the H1N1 vaccine, we will expand the availability of the shots to the next level of high-risk groups ?
- anyone age 19-24 years old
- people over 24 with a high-risk medical conditions -- and eventually to - the entire campus community.
This information is from the Vaccine Information Sheets developed by the CDC: Vaccines are available to protect against 2009 H1N1 influenza. ? These vaccines are made just like seasonal flu vaccines. ? They are expected to be as safe and effective as seasonal fl u vaccines. ? They will not prevent ?influenza-like? illnesses caused by other viruses. ? They will not prevent seasonal flu. You should also get seasonal influenza vaccine, if you want to be protected against seasonal flu

[High Risk]

Re: University of Arizona (Tucson) H1N1 2009 Update

{I personally find it very sad that as soon as the flu surge started going up, the estimates on the numbers of students affected stopped being quantified / released (10-12, 10-19, 11-2, 11-6)! Why would parents, staff, or vulnerable students and individuals not want to have detailed information, not to mention public health people? I respectfully suggest a vague approach jeapordizes lives, mine included. Reporting of the numbers in a timely fashion, makes the necessity of precautions much more real.
~ High Risk}


11/06/09 UA H1N1 flu status update #7

http://www.health.arizona.edu/webfiles/flunews.htm

Campus Health saw a significant increase in H1N1 flu illness occurring in students during the week of 11/2/09. In general, H1N1 flu illness in members of the UA community has increased over the past 3-4 weeks in line with the increases in cases being seen in the general Tucson community over that same period of time. The majority of people who become ill with H1N1 flu are still having a mild illness and are recovering generally within 7-10 days. It is estimated that the H1N1 flu will be responsible for over 80% of the flu cases during this flu season. Since vaccine supplies are still very limited, flu prevention and illness management is still very important. .............. The UA Campus Health Service has received a very small supply of H1N1 flu vaccine and hopes to be receiving more later this month. Because the initial supply of the vaccine is very limited, the focus of our initial H1N1 flu vaccination efforts will be on the following groups based on recommendations by the CDC and their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices:
- students age 18 or younger - anyone 19 to 24 years old with a high risk medical condition - women who are pregnant
- people with physical disabilities - people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age - health care personnel and health professions students (e.g. medical students, nursing students, etc.).
The next H1N1 flu shot clinic is scheduled for Monday, November 9th from 4-6 pm at Arizona-Sonora Hall. This clinic is for any student living in any of the UA residence halls (principally aimed at the 18 and younger risk group).
We will communicate the dates, times and locations of additional campus H1N1 flu shot clinics once we have received further vaccine supplies and have scheduled those clinics.
As we receive more of the H1N1 vaccine, we will expand the availability of the shots to the next level of high-risk groups –
- anyone age 19-24 years old
- people over 24 with a high-risk medical conditions -- and eventually to - the entire campus community.
This information is from the Vaccine Information Sheets developed by the CDC: Vaccines are available to protect against 2009 H1N1 influenza. • These vaccines are made just like seasonal flu vaccines. • They are expected to be as safe and effective as seasonal fl u vaccines. • They will not prevent “influenza-like” illnesses caused by other viruses. • They will not prevent seasonal flu. You should also get seasonal influenza vaccine, if you want to be protected against seasonal flu.

[High Risk]

Re: University of Arizona (Tucson) H1N1 2009 Update

http://www.health.arizona.edu/webfiles/h1n1flustatus.htm

11/10/09 UA H1N1 flu status update #8

We saw a significant increase in H1N1 flu illness occurring in students during the week of 11/2/09. In general, H1N1 flu illness in members of the UA community has increased over the past 3-4 weeks in line with the increases in cases being seen in the general Tucson community over that same period of time. The majority of people who become ill with H1N1 flu are still having a mild illness and are recovering generally within 7-10 days. It is estimated that the H1N1 flu will be responsible for over 80% of the flu cases during this flu season. Since vaccine supplies are still very limited, flu prevention and illness management is still very important. Please continue to follow the guidelines that have been communicated throughout this pandemic flu outbreak:
Mind your hands and sneezes | Wash your hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds; keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth; cover coughs and sneezes using a tissue or your sleeve (but not your bare hand). Teach these practices to everyone at home. If you're sick, stay home | When you come to school/work sick, you're putting your classmates, instructors and/or co-workers' health at risk. Getting this virus will be especially serious for those considered "high risk" for complications - people who are pregnant and those who have diabetes, asthma, heart disease and other chronic medical conditions. Along those same lines, we're also asking you to stay away from health clinics and medical offices. If your symptoms are severe and you feel you need to seek medical help, please call your doctor's office before going in. Severe symptoms include: fever of 102.5 or higher, or a lower fever that lasts more than three days; severe cough or chest pain; nausea and vomiting; severe headache. Get flu shots |
We recommend getting the vaccine for the H1N1 flu.
H1N1 vaccine information - The Campus Health Service has received additional doses of H1N1 vaccine and is expanding availability to all those UA students and staff who are:

- Uof A student or staff member age 24 or younger
- Uof A student or staff member age 25 years and older with a high-risk medical condition
- People with physical disabilities
- Pregnant women
- Uof A student or staff member who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
- UofA student or staff member who are health care personnel and health professions students (medical students, nursing students, etc.)
The next H1N1 flu shot clinics will be held on Wednesday, November 18th
UA Mall near the Student Union from 10am-2pm
PAS Building (north side) from 2:30-6pm
We will communicate the dates, times and locations of additional campus H1N1 flu shot clinics once the details are finalized. As we receive more of the H1N1 vaccine, we will expand the availability of the shots to the entire campus community.
If you would like to receive the vaccine and cannot attend the clinics offered outside of Campus Health, come to the Campus Health Service between the hours of 8am-12noon and 1pm-4:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday –or- from 9am-12noon and 1pm-4:00pm on Wednesdays. Enter through the Urgent Care Clinic doors on the main floor of the Highland Commons Building and proceed directly to the Immunization Clinic. There is no need to check in at the front desk.
There is no charge for an H1N1 flu vaccine received through the Campus Health Service.
The H1N1 flu vaccine is produced in the same way as seasonal flu vaccines. The shots are proving to be just as safe. They will not provide protection against seasonal flu, or against flu-like illnesses that can be caused by other viruses.
To protect against seasonal flu, you'll need to get a seasonal flu shot. Seasonal flu vaccine is currently only available locally through Mollen Clinics. To see their flu shot clinic schedule, go to http://mollen.com/. There is a charge associated with the seasonal flu vaccine.

[High Risk]

Re: University of Arizona (Tucson) H1N1 2009 Update

http://www.health.arizona.edu/webfiles/h1n1flustatus.htm

11/16/09 UA H1N1 flu status update #9

We started to see a decrease in H1N1 flu illness occurring in students towards the end of the week of 11/9/09. In general, H1N1 flu illness in members of the UA community had been increasing each week over the prior 4-6 weeks in line with the increases in cases being seen in the general Tucson community over that same period of time.
As we have been seeing all along during this second wave of the H1N1 pandemic flu, the majority of people who become ill with H1N1 flu are still having a mild illness and are recovering generally within 7-10 days. It is estimated that the H1N1 flu will be responsible for over 80% of the flu cases during this flu season. So far, we have not identified any cases of seasonal flu – it has all been H1N1 flu. Since vaccine supplies are still limited, flu prevention and illness management is still very important. Please continue to follow the guidelines that have been communicated throughout this pandemic flu outbreak:

Mind your hands and sneezes | Wash your hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds; keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth; cover coughs and sneezes using a tissue or your sleeve (but not your bare hand). Teach these practices to everyone at home. If you're sick, stay home | When you come to school/work sick, you're putting your classmates, instructors and/or co-workers' health at risk. Getting this virus will be especially serious for those considered "high risk" for complications - people who are pregnant and those who have diabetes, asthma, heart disease and other chronic medical conditions. Along those same lines, we're also asking you to stay away from health clinics and medical offices. If your symptoms are severe and you feel you need to seek medical help, please call your doctor's office before going in. Severe symptoms include: fever of 102.5 or higher, or a lower fever that lasts more than three days; severe cough or chest pain; nausea and vomiting; severe headache.

Get flu shots | We recommend getting the vaccine for the H1N1 flu.
H1N1 vaccine information - The Campus Health Service has received additional doses of H1N1 vaccine and is expanding availability to all those UA students and staff who are:
- Uof A students or staff members age 24 or younger
- Uof A students or staff members age 25 years and older with a high-risk medical condition (e.g. asthma, diabetes, heart disease, immune suppression, etc.)
- People with physical disabilities
- Pregnant women
- Uof A students or staff members who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
- UofA students or staff members who are health care personnel and health professions students (medical students, nursing students, etc.), as well as emergency response support personnel.
The next H1N1 flu shot clinics will be held on:
Wednesday, November 18th
Time and location: UA Mall near the Student Union from 10am-2pm
PAS Building (north side) from 2:30-6pm
Thursday, November 19th
Time and location: West side of Old Main from 10:30am-2 pm
Monday, November 23rd
Time and location: Kiewit Auditorium – AZ Cancer Center from 10am-1pm
We will communicate the dates, times and locations of additional campus H1N1 flu shot clinics once the details are finalized. As we receive more of the H1N1 vaccine, we will expand the availability of the shots to the entire campus community.
If you would like to receive the vaccine and cannot attend the clinics offered outside of Campus Health, come to the Campus Health Service between the hours of 8am-12noon and 1pm-4:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday –or- from 9am-12noon and 1pm-4:00pm on Wednesdays. Enter through the Urgent Care Clinic doors on the main floor of the Highland Commons Building and proceed directly to the Immunization Clinic. There is no need to check in at the front desk.
There is no charge for an H1N1 flu vaccine received through the Campus Health Service.
The H1N1 flu vaccine is produced in the same way as seasonal flu vaccines. The shots are proving to be just as safe. They will not provide protection against seasonal flu, or against flu-like illnesses that can be caused by other viruses.
To protect against seasonal flu, you'll need to get a seasonal flu shot. Seasonal flu vaccine is currently only available locally through Mollen Clinics. To see their flu shot clinic schedule, go to http://mollen.com/. There is a charge associated with the seasonal flu vaccine.