vt.mathgirl
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Vermonters think of this state as a rural hideaway - sort of a Brigadoon. When one reads the reader comments in local newspapers its seems that people still think this is no big deal and we're all just fussin' over nuthin'. Hate to say it, but they're wrong. Article is from the Burlington Free Press.
June 9, 2009
Vt. Health Department: Swine flu spreading
Free Press Staff report
Vermont Health Commissioner Wendy Davis said swine flu is spreading in Vermont, and those with flu symptoms likely have it.
?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 Davis in a statement Tuesday.
Thirty-one cases have been confirmed in Vermont, 17 in the past several days.
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 closed its kindergarten classes a few days early after several cases were confirmed and suspected there.
Cases have been confirmed in seven counties: Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Orleans, Rutland and Windsor.
?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 Davis.
Like seasonal influenza, only those with weakened immune systems, the very young, very old, and pregnant women are at risk for life-threatening complications. Most do not need to see a health care provider.
June 9, 2009
Vt. Health Department: Swine flu spreading
Free Press Staff report
Vermont Health Commissioner Wendy Davis said swine flu is spreading in Vermont, and those with flu symptoms likely have it.
?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 Davis in a statement Tuesday.
Thirty-one cases have been confirmed in Vermont, 17 in the past several days.
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 closed its kindergarten classes a few days early after several cases were confirmed and suspected there.
Cases have been confirmed in seven counties: Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Orleans, Rutland and Windsor.
?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 Davis.
Like seasonal influenza, only those with weakened immune systems, the very young, very old, and pregnant women are at risk for life-threatening complications. Most do not need to see a health care provider.
