Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus - 102 cases in 23 Counties - 1 fatality

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Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus

http://www.wkyc.com/rss/article/255352/7/ODH-Swine-flu-cases-in-Ohio-now-up-to-30?

ODH: Swine flu cases in Ohio now up to 30
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Health added 15 news cases of swine flu to its confirmed list, bringing the total number up to 30 in Ohio statewide.

All confirmed had direct contact with swine at fairs and no human-to-human passage of the virus has been confirmed.

The case breakdown per county is:

Butler: 16; Clark: 3; Gallia: 4; Greene: 4; and Hamilton: 3.

Those with confirmed cases are between the ages of 6 months and 36 years old.

To date, only one of the confirmed cases was hospitalized as a precaution, but they have since been treated and released.

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[sharon sanders]

Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus

hat tip Michael Coston



Ohio Updates Their H3N2v Numbers




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Earlier we learned of a major increase in the number of confirmed H3N2v cases in the state of Indiana, and now we have an update from the Ohio Department of Health indicating a doubling (to 30) of confirmed cases since Monday.
The announcement appears on their Health Tips For Ohio Fairs webpage.

Health Tips for Ohio's Fair Season
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) along with local health departments have identified several human cases of Influenza A variant H3N2 in Ohio. There are currently 30 cases of H3N2v statewide; all individuals had direct contact with swine at fairs and no human-to-human passage of the virus has been confirmed.
The case breakdown per county is as follows:

• Butler: 16
• Clark: 3
• Gallia: 4
• Greene: 4
• Hamilton: 3

Those with confirmed cases of H3N2v are between the ages of 6 months and 36 years old. To date, one of the confirmed cases was hospitalized as a precaution, but they have since been treated and released.
(Continue . . .)

As with the earlier announcement out of Indiana, there are more cases being tested, and these numbers are likely to climb.


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http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/County-Fairs-Battle-Flu-165196826.html

UPDATE 8/9/12 @ 6:45 p.m.
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) -- The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department today put out a bulletin to folks headed to county fairs around the region, aimed at keeping them from getting sick.

It all comes after an outbreak of the flu, transmitted from pigs to humans, at the Gallia County Junior Fair last week.

Health experts said there's really only one way to get this flu: being around pigs, and then eating, drinking or touching your face-- without washing your hands.

Since last week, 200 people have come down with flu-like symptoms in Gallia County.

Out of those, 69 have tested positive with a test at the doctors office.

This flu is mild for the most part, and is treated with Tamiflu.

In Gallia County, the threat is pretty much over.

Only two new suspected cases showed up Thursday, and since this flu is only passed from pigs to humans, Gallia County Health Commissioner Dr. Gerald Vallee says there likely won't be any more.



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[Giuseppe]

Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus

[Source: Government of the US State of Ohio, full PDF document: (LINK). Edited.]


August 10, 2012

For Immediate Release


County Fair Outreach Underway

As Additional Cases of Influenza A variant H3N2 are Identified



COLUMBUS ? Today the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) announced the launch of an outreach plan to increase awareness of H3N2v at county fairs.

A representative from ODA and ODH, or a local designee such as the fair veterinarian or health commissioner, will visit every fair to make in-person contact with swine exhibitors and reinforce the importance of preventing the spread of flu.

As part of that outreach, ODA has set guidance for fair boards. Together, the agencies created an informational video for fairgoers and exhibitors: http://youtu.be/WBJsCcqscU0.

ODH has confirmed six additional cases of Influenza A variant H3N2 in Ohio.

There are currently 36 cases of H3N2v statewide.

At this time, surveillance indicates that the individuals most likely became ill with the flu virus after exposure to swine.



[County of Residence - Number of Confirmed H3N2v Cases]

• Butler ? 16
• Clark ? 3
• Gallia ? 6
• Greene ? 4
• Hamilton ? 3
• Medina ? 1
• Monroe ? 2
• Morrow - 1

Those with confirmed cases of H3N2v are between the ages of 6 months and 36 years old.

To date, one of the confirmed cases in Ohio was hospitalized, but they have since been treated and released.

Health officials have not determined person to person transmission at this time, but continue to investigate the possibility.

With county fairs running into the first week of October in Ohio, ODA and ODH remind residents and visitors that fair attendance is safe.

Those attending the fair should remember:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and running water before and after exposure to animals.
• Never eat, drink or put things in your mouth in animal areas, and don?t take food or drink into animal areas.
• Young children, pregnant women, people 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems should be extra careful around animals.
• If you have animals ? including swine ? watch them for signs of illness and call a veterinarian if you suspect they might be sick.
• Avoid close contact with animals that look or act ill, when possible.
• Avoid contact with swine if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms.

More information is available from ODH at: http://bit.ly/OhioH3N2vUpdates.



Chronology

• 8/8 ODH confirms 30 cases of H3N2v in Ohio.
• 8/7 ODA distributes communication to fair exhibitors and county fair boards across Ohio reiterating the importance of good hygiene to prevent the spread of influenza viruses.
• 8/6 ODH holds statewide conference call with local health departments to provide an update on the situation; ODA holds statewide conference call with state fair boards.
• 8/5 CDC confirms additional human cases of H3N2v, bringing the total to 15.
• 8/2 Two swine sent home from Ohio State Fair after showing flu-like symptoms.
• 8/2 CDC confirms nine individuals who had direct contact with swine at Butler County Fair have Influenza A variant H3N2.
• 8/1 ODA asks fair exhibitors to take precautions and alerts attending veterinarians to closely monitor swine as they arrive on the fairgrounds for signs of influenza; ODA also works with the Ohio Expo Commission on hand sanitation stations and informational signage at the Ohio State Fair.
• 8/1 ODH investigates flu illness from Butler County fair. Preliminary positive results indicate H3N2v strain of influenza.
• 7/31 ODH notifies local health departments and health care providers in Ohio to monitor influenza-like illness in their area.

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Contacts:
Ohio Department of Health: 614-644-8562
Ohio Department of Agriculture: 614-752-9817



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[Emily]

Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus

http://www.farmanddairy.com/news/ohi...nza/40525.html

Thursday, August 9, 2012
Ohio reports more cases of swine flu, but officials say not unexpected
by Chris Kick
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The Cuyahoga County Fair, Aug. 6-12, took a ?proactive? approach by eliminating all swine from this year?s fair.

Tim Fowler, president of the fair board, said his staff felt it was safer not to have swine at the fair.

?Based on information that we had been receiving, we for this year eliminated or just canceled any swine exhibits or sales,? he said. ?We took this in cooperation not only with ourselves but the Cuyahoga County Board of Health,? he said, as well as information they had reviewed from the fair veterinarian...

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Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/en/features/odhfeatures/H3N2v%20influenza/H3N2v%20Influenza.aspx

Influenza A H3N2v Updates

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) along with local health departments have identified several human cases of Influenza A variant H3N2 in Ohio. There are currently 47 cases of H3N2v statewide linked to swine exposure.

County of Residence
Number of Confirmed H3N2v Cases

Butler
17


Champaign

3

Clark
3


Franklin
1
Gallia
11

Greene
4

Hamilton
3

Medina
1

Monroe
2

Morrow
1


Warren
1



Those with confirmed cases of H3N2v are between the ages of 6 months and 36 years old. To date, two of the confirmed cases were hospitalized, but they have since been treated and released.

[Giuseppe]

Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus

[Source: State of Ohio Department of Health, full PDF document: (LINK). Edited.]


August 14, 2012 / For Immediate Release

H3N2v Surveillance Continues with Additional Case Identification

State Officials Encourage Safe Practices as Ohio Fair Season Continues



COLUMBUS ? The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) announced today additional confirmed cases of Influenza A H3N2v, bringing the total number of cases statewide to 54.

Those with confirmed cases of H3N2v are between the ages of 6 months and 36 years old.

To date, five of the confirmed cases in Ohio were hospitalized, but they have since been treated and released.



[County of Residence - Number of Confirmed H3N2v Cases]

• Butler ? 17
• Champaign ? 8
• Clark ? 3
• Franklin ? 2
• Gallia ? 11
• Greene ? 4
• Hamilton ? 3
• Medina ? 1
• Monroe ? 2
• Morrow ? 1
• Ross ? 1
• Warren ? 1

At this time, surveillance indicates that the individuals most likely became ill with the flu virus after exposure to swine.

Health officials have not determined person-to-person transmission at this time, but continue to investigate the possibility.

Case counts will be updated daily on ODH?s website: http://bit.ly/OhioH3N2vUpdates. Press releases with case counts in Ohio will be issued on Fridays moving forward.

With county fairs running into the first week of October, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and ODH remind residents and visitors that fair attendance is safe.

Those attending the fair should remember:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and running water before and after exposure to animals.
• Never eat, drink or put things in your mouth in animal areas, and don?t take food or drink into animal areas.
• Young children, pregnant women, people 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems should be extra careful around animals.
• If you have animals ? including swine ? watch them for signs of illness and call a veterinarian if you suspect they might be sick.
• Avoid close contact with animals that look or act ill, when possible.
• Avoid contact with swine if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms.

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Chronology

• 8/13 ODA distributes flu testing kits to veterinarians at each upcoming fair to help identify H3N2v cases among swine showing signs of illness at the fair.
• 8/10 ODH confirms 36 cases of H3N2v in Ohio. A county fair outreach plan is put into motion, with a representative from ODA and ODH, or a local designee such as the fair veterinarian or health commissioner, visiting every fair to make in-person contact. Dr. Wymyslo, Director of ODH leads national call with directors of health from each state to provide guidance and support as they identify H3N2v cases in their territories.
• 8/8 ODH confirms 30 cases of H3N2v in Ohio.
• 8/7 ODA distributes communication to fair exhibitors and county fair boards across Ohio reiterating the importance of good hygiene to prevent the spread of influenza viruses.
• 8/6 ODH holds statewide conference call with local health departments to provide an update on the situation; ODA holds statewide conference call with state fair boards.
• 8/5 CDC confirms additional human cases of H3N2v, bringing the total to 15.
• 8/2 Two swine sent home from Ohio State Fair after showing flu-like symptoms.
• 8/2 CDC confirms nine individuals who had direct contact with swine at Butler County Fair have Influenza A variant H3N2.
• 8/1 ODA asks fair exhibitors to take precautions and alerts attending veterinarians to closely monitor swine as they arrive on the fairgrounds for signs of influenza; ODA also works with the Ohio Expo Commission on hand sanitation stations and informational signage at the Ohio State Fair.
• 8/1 ODH investigates flu illness from Butler County fair. Preliminary positive results indicate H3N2v strain of influenza.
• 7/31 ODH notifies local health departments and health care providers in Ohio to monitor influenza-like illness in their area.

Contacts:

Ohio Department of Health: 614-644-8562
Ohio Department of Agriculture: 614-752-9817



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Influenza A H3N2v Updates

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) along with local health departments have identified several human cases of Influenza A variant H3N2 in Ohio. There are currently 66 cases of H3N2v statewide linked to swine exposure.

County of Residence - Number of Confirmed H3N2v Cases

Ashland - 1
Butler - 17
Champaign - 13
Clark - 3
Fairfield - 1
Franklin - 4
Gallia - 11
Greene - 4
Hamilton - 3
Licking - 1
Medina - 1
Monroe - 2
Morrow - 1
Preble - 1
Ross - 1
Union - 1
Warren -1

Those with confirmed cases of H3N2v are between the ages of 6 months and 36 years old. To date, several of the confirmed cases were hospitalized, but they have since been treated and released.

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/features/odhfeatures/H3N2v%20influenza/H3N2v%20Influenza.aspx

[JimO]

Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus - 66 cases in 17 Counties

Here is a map I put together with the number of confirmed cases in each county (in red text).

[sharon sanders]

Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus - 66 cases in 17 Counties

Great map!

[JimO]

Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus - 66 cases in 17 Counties

Swine flu cases appear in Ross County

CHILLICOTHE — Ross County, less than a week after the end of its county fair, has joined the list of counties with confirmed human cases of Influenza A H3N2v, also known as the swine flu.

The Ohio Department of Health on Tuesday had indicated the number of statewide human cases stood at 54, including one in Ross County. By late Wednesday, Kathy Wakefield, of the Ross County Health District, said two more suspected local cases came back positive, bringing the total of confirmed cases to three in Ross County. Updated statewide figures put the number at 68.

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[JimO]

Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus - 72 cases in 20 Counties

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/features/odhfeatures/H3N2v%20influenza/H3N2v%20Influenza.aspx

Ohio has reported six additional confirmed cases and three additional counties were H3N2v has been confirmed. Here are the latest totals by county:

Ashland - 1
Athens - 1
Butler - 17
Champaign - 13
Clark - 3
Fairfield - 1
Franklin - 4
Gallia - 11
Greene - 5
Hamilton - 3
Jackson - 1
Licking - 1
Medina - 1
Monroe - 2
Montgomery - 1
Morrow - 1
Preble - 1
Ross - 3
Union - 1
Warren - 1

[Giuseppe]

Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus - 72 cases in 20 Counties

[Source: State of Ohio Department of Health, full page: (LINK). Edited.]

Influenza A H3N2v Updates ? Case Count


The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) along with local health departments have identified several human cases of Influenza A variant H3N2 in Ohio.

There are currently 79 cases of H3N2v statewide.



[County of Residence - Number of Confirmed H3N2v Cases]

1. Ashland ? 1
2. Athens ? 5
3. Butler ? 17
4. Champaign ? 13
5. Clark ? 3
6. Fairfield ? 1
7. Franklin ? 4
8. Gallia ? 11
9. Greene ? 5
10. Hamilton ? 3
11. Henry ? 2
12. Jackson ? 1
13. Licking ? 1
14. Medina ? 1
15. Monroe ? 2
16. Montgomery ? 1
17. Morrow ? 1
18. Preble ? 1
19. Ross ? 4
20. Union ? 1
21. Warren ? 1

Those with confirmed cases of H3N2v are between the ages of 6 months and 36 years old.

To date, several of the confirmed cases were hospitalized, but they have since been treated and released.


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Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus - 72 cases in 20 Counties

http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/montgomery-co-records-first-case-of-new-flu-virus/nRFwS/

2 Montgomery Co. girls contract H3N2v flu virus

Two Montgomery County girls, ages 17 and 4, have been infected with an emerging flu strain contracted from swine.

Bill Wharton, spokesman for Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County, said both girls had been in contact with pigs, one at the Butler County Fair and one at the Champaign County Fair. The girls are unrelated and live in different parts of the county, Wharton said.

The Ohio Department of Health reports 78 additional cases of H3N2v flu around the state this summer. The ill range from 6 months to 36 years old. Several have been hospitalized, but all have since been treated and released.

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[sharon sanders]

Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus - 72 cases in 20 Counties

http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/...u-virus/nRFwS/

2 Montgomery Co. girls contract H3N2v flu virus

Two Montgomery County girls, ages 17 and 4, have been infected with an emerging flu strain contracted from swine.

Bill Wharton, spokesman for Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County, said both girls had been in contact with pigs, one at the Butler County Fair and one at the Champaign County Fair. The girls are unrelated and live in different parts of the county, Wharton said.

The Ohio Department of Health reports 78 additional cases of H3N2v flu around the state this summer. The ill range from 6 months to 36 years old. Several have been hospitalized, but all have since been treated and released.

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I wonder if these cases are already in the 79 figure mentioned in the state report above?