H1N1 Influenza Information
The state is conducting enhanced surveillance to identify swine influenza illness in Georgia. The goals of enhanced surveillance are to determine the severity of swine influenza disease and the epidemiologic pattern of human illness with this virus strain.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the infection and whether additional people have been infected with swine influenza viruses.
CDC is working very closely with officials in states where human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) have been identified, as well as with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization. This includes deploying staff domestically and internationally to provide guidance and technical support. CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate this investigation.
There is no vaccine available at this time, so it is important to take steps to prevent spreading the virus to others. If people are ill, they should attempt to stay at home and limit contact with others. If you are caring for a sick family member in your home, CDC has provided valuable information for home care and for protecting yourself and family members.
Healthy residents planning to travel should note that CDC has issued a travel advisory for nonessential travel to Mexico and has provided guidance for those who need to travel to affected areas.
Persons who may have been exposed to swine influenza and develop an illness with fever and respiratory symptoms, such as cough and runny nose, and possibly other symptoms, such as body aches, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, should contact their health care provider. Their health care provider will determine whether influenza testing is needed.
Please see the links below for more information about H1N1 Influenza and how to prevent the flu from spreading:
CDC H1N1 Influenza Website
The CDC has dedicated this site to H1N1 Influenza influenza
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/Human H1N1 Influenza Investigation: April 24
This PDF was created by the Georgia Division of Public Health on April 24, 2009
http://health.state.ga.us/pdfs/epi/vbd/swineflu.pdf
Georgia Division of Public Health Homepage
The Georgia Division of Public Health's Homepage can be found at:
World Health Organization's (WHO) H1N1 Influenza Webpage
Information from the WHO about the international H1N1 Influenza investigation, including numbers of confirmed cases, can be found at:
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
Is it the Flu?
H1N1 Influenza Questions and Answers
H1N1 Influenza Questions and Answers
Pandemic Flu Information
To date, the current H1N1 Influenza virus that is causing outbreaks has NOT been called a pandemic. However, in light of the situation, many people have asked how to prepare in the event that the swine flu develops into a pandemic. The following webpage was developed by the NCHD to help plan for a global flu pandemic:
Pandemic Flu Information (English)
Pandemic Flu Information (Spanish)