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Two more flu-related deaths in Wyo
By Staff
October 27, 2009
CHEYENNE ? The Wyoming Department of Health announced today that flu contributed to the deaths of two more Wyoming residents this month. The victims include an adult male who had Influenza A (further subtype not confirmed) and an elderly male who had Influenza B, not H1N1. Both were Laramie County residents and had underlying health conditions linked with higher risk of severe illness.
The Department reported that more influenza cases have been reported in Wyoming since May than the total cases reported during any influenza season over the past 10 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control, based on records of the past 26 flu seasons nationwide, influenza activity typically peaks in November through March.
Flu activity continues to climb in Wyoming, is widespread across the state and is mostly due to the H1N1 flu strain.
Influenza symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches and fatigue. Some patients also report diarrhea and vomiting.
Of the total 2,522 reported flu cases in Wyoming since late May, 587 have been confirmed as swine flu cases. Most other cases were not subtyped. Over the same timeframe, the department has received reports of 77 Wyoming hospitalizations in connection with the virus. The department expects the number of actual flu infections around the state to be much higher, because most ill persons do not seek medical care or are not tested. Specific swine (novel H1N1) flu counts only reflect cases confirmed by specialized lab testing as the H1N1 strain as part of the department?s ongoing surveillance activities.
To help combat the spread of flu, Gov. Dave Freudenthal has taped a public service announcement with Sesame Street?s Elmo. The new ads are available for download at: http://www.flu.gov/psa/psacongress.html
Actions recommended to slow the spread of illness include:
More information about flu in Wyoming is available online at www.health.wyo.gov .
Two more flu-related deaths in Wyo
By Staff
October 27, 2009
CHEYENNE ? The Wyoming Department of Health announced today that flu contributed to the deaths of two more Wyoming residents this month. The victims include an adult male who had Influenza A (further subtype not confirmed) and an elderly male who had Influenza B, not H1N1. Both were Laramie County residents and had underlying health conditions linked with higher risk of severe illness.
The Department reported that more influenza cases have been reported in Wyoming since May than the total cases reported during any influenza season over the past 10 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control, based on records of the past 26 flu seasons nationwide, influenza activity typically peaks in November through March.
Flu activity continues to climb in Wyoming, is widespread across the state and is mostly due to the H1N1 flu strain.
Influenza symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches and fatigue. Some patients also report diarrhea and vomiting.
Of the total 2,522 reported flu cases in Wyoming since late May, 587 have been confirmed as swine flu cases. Most other cases were not subtyped. Over the same timeframe, the department has received reports of 77 Wyoming hospitalizations in connection with the virus. The department expects the number of actual flu infections around the state to be much higher, because most ill persons do not seek medical care or are not tested. Specific swine (novel H1N1) flu counts only reflect cases confirmed by specialized lab testing as the H1N1 strain as part of the department?s ongoing surveillance activities.
To help combat the spread of flu, Gov. Dave Freudenthal has taped a public service announcement with Sesame Street?s Elmo. The new ads are available for download at: http://www.flu.gov/psa/psacongress.html
Actions recommended to slow the spread of illness include:
- When available, get immunized with both a swine flu and a seasonal flu vaccine.
- In general, people who develop influenza-like illness should stay home from work, school or travel until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever. Those who are severely ill (such as having trouble breathing) should seek medical care.
- Avoid contact with ill persons.
- Covering noses and mouths with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing, and throwing used tissues in a trash can.
- Frequent hand washing with soap and water or the use of an alcohol-based hand gel.
More information about flu in Wyoming is available online at www.health.wyo.gov .