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The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is closely monitoring the outbreak of a strain of Swine Influenza never seen before. DHH is working closely with its state and federal partners to prevent further infections and monitor the spread of the virus using a statewide surveillance system.
While Swine Flu is typical among pigs, the mutation of the virus which has allowed for human-to-human transmission is new. Because the virus characterized in this outbreak has not previously been identified in pigs or humans, a vaccine does not yet exist, making humans vulnerable to the illness.
Clinicians are urged to aggressively watch for patients with respiratory illness or fever. Individuals who may be exhibiting symptoms are urged to restrict contact with others and seek medical treatment. The symptoms of swine flu are nearly identical to the symptoms of other types of influenza, including high fever, aches, coughing and congestion.
For more information on H1N1 Flu, visit www.fluLA.com
RECENT PRESS RELEASES
05/05/09 5:14 PM: State Officials Announce Six More Suspected H1N1 Flu Cases Identified in La.
05/04/09 6:45 PM: Governor Jindal and State Officials Announce Five More Suspected H1N1 Flu Cases Identified in Lafayette, Ascension Parishes
05/03/09 4:45 PM: Governor Jindal and State Officials Give Update on Seven CDC-Confirmed H1N1 Virus Cases in State
05/03/09 1:30 PM: State Officials Announce CDC Has Confirmed Seven Cases for the H1N1 Virus, Five in Lafayette
05/02/09 7:26 PM: Governor Jindal Says 23 Suspected H1N1 Virus Cases Now Sent to CDC, Still No Confirmed Cases in LA
05/02/09 12:03 PM: State Officials Announce Eleven New Possible H1N1 Flu Cases in Louisiana
05/01/09 5:10 PM: State Officials Announce Ninth Possible H1N1 Flu Cases Reported In Louisiana
05/01/09 7:19 PM: Businesses Urged to Take Precautions Against H1N1 Virus
05/01/09 4:45 PM: DSS Urges Providers to Prevent Flu in Child Care Centers
05/01/09 6:49 AM: Governor Bobby Jindal and State Officials Give Update on Possible H1N1 Flu Cases in Louisiana
04/30/09: Eight Suspected Cases of H1N1 Flu Being Investigated in Louisiana
04/29/2009: Governor Jindal and DHH Announce Closure of Lafayette School as a Precaution Amid Concerns of Suspect Cases of H1N1 Flu
04/26/2009: Governor Bobby Jindal Gives Statewide Briefing on Swine Outbreak, Details State Action and Calls for Citizens to Take Preventive Measures
04/25/2009: DHH Encourages “Aggressive Prevention” Against H1N1 Flu
04/24/2009: DHH Monitoring H1N1 Flus Cases in Southwest U.S.
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