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Public Health H1N1 Flu Response November 18, 2009 Cindy Gleason, H1N1 Pan Flu Coordinator

Public Health H1N1 Flu Response November 18, 2009 Cindy Gleason, H1N1 Pan Flu Coordinator. The Current Situation. In Washington, H1N1 has contributed to more than 1,000 hospitalizations and 44 deaths since mid-September. New cases are reported each week.

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Public Health H1N1 Flu Response November 18, 2009 Cindy Gleason, H1N1 Pan Flu Coordinator

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  1. Public Health H1N1 Flu Response November 18, 2009 Cindy Gleason, H1N1 Pan Flu Coordinator

  2. The Current Situation • In Washington, H1N1 has contributed to more than 1,000 hospitalizations and 44 deaths since mid-September. • New cases are reported each week. • Almost all circulating influenza viruses in Washington are 2009 H1N1 viruses. • Overall, influenza activity remains high in Washington, but appears to be decreasing. • Plan and prepare for 3rd wave/seasonal flu

  3. In Washington State 918 hospitalized and 28 fatal laboratory-confirmed influenza cases were reported to the Department of Health between September 19–November 7, 2009 *Age missing for 3 influenza A cases 1 hospitalized and 1 death – seasonal flu

  4. Public Health Activities • Community preparedness • Flu monitoring and investigation • Laboratory testing • Providing vaccine and antiviral medication • Informing the public

  5. Hospitalized and Fatal Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza Cases by Week of IllnessOnset, Western Washington, 2009 Data in graph but not in legend include: influenza B (1 hospitalization / 1 death); seasonal influenza A H1 (1 hospitalization) Hospitalization, confirmed 2009 H1N1 Hospitalization, influenza A unknown type Death

  6. Hospitalized and Fatal Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza Cases by Week of IllnessOnset, Eastern Washington, 2009 Hospitalization, confirmed 2009 H1N1 Hospitalization, influenza A unknown type Death

  7. Strategic National Stockpile – As of November 10, 2009 A federal program that stores large amounts of emergency medications and supplies for distribution during emergencies.

  8. H1N1 Vaccine Distribution – As of November 16, 2009

  9. DOH Statistics 15-50 calls/day – DOH main toll-free line 100-200 calls/week – recorded message line 60-160 emails/week – at prepare@doh.wa.gov 250,000 hits/two months – H1N1 web page 125 DOH staff – primary duty is H1N1

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