BRKG Attn Idaho members - flu

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ready2go

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People with flu symptoms are being tested in Ada and Madison Counties at this point. The patient in Ada had just returned from Mexico according to local news. It sounds like it's making it's way along I-84. Hello Captain Tripps.

Mods, feel free to merge this if you want. I just wanted the info out there.
 
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ready2go

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Ada, Madison, and Fremont Counties. All had travelled to either Mexico or Texas. 4 suspected cases so far.
 
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LONEWOLF

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Any virus traces left in gas station, restaurant, & public bathrooms by violently ill Mexico travelers, to then be picked up by those next in line, and so forth, and so on?? The contact probabilities are endless.....
 
NWPhotog

NWPhotog

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LONEWOLF said:
Any virus traces left in gas station, restaurant, & public bathrooms by violently ill Mexico travelers, to then be picked up by those next in line, and so forth, and so on?? The contact probabilities are endless.....
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Money . . .bills and change:shk:
 
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IdahoMom

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Health officials test for possible swine flu in 4 Idahoans, including one in Ada Coun

April 27, 2009

In addition to the Ada County case, officials are investigating one in Fremont County and two are in Madison County. Specimen samples from all four are being shipped for laboratory testing.
“With the large amount of travel by Idahoans, we would not be surprised to find cases in our state,” Dr. Christine Hahn, Idaho state epidemiologist, said in a news release Monday.

The Idaho Division of Public Health issued a health alert Friday on the swine flu outbreak, which appears to be centered in Mexico, but now has been confirmed in five U.S. states.

Idaho public health officials are asking medical providers to continue monitoring flu-like illnesses that might be related to the outbreak.

Because of the high number of Idahoans who travel, health officials have asked providers to collect cultures from suspect cases that can be analyzed at the Idaho State Laboratory.

“Thankfully, the U.S. infections reported so far have been mild illnesses," Hahn said. "We will continue to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and our Idaho public health districts to increase surveillance and aggressively investigate possible reports in our state."

Investigation of the swine flu outbreak is in the early stages, with health officials still learning about the severity of illness the virus may cause and its capacity to spread from person to person. The CDC will soon ship medications and supplies to states in case the outbreak becomes more serious.

If the virus becomes easily transmissible among people and causes serious illness, people may be asked to stay home to help reduce the spread of infection.

Symptoms of the swine flu are similar to seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting. People cannot contract the infection from eating properly cooked pork.

Federal health officials said 40 confirmed cases of swine flu have been found in the U.S., but no one has died. About 1,600 swine flu infections have been reported in Mexico, where the illness is being blamed for nearly 150 deaths.

To prevent infections and remain healthy, use these measures:

• Wash your hands after being out in the public, or after coughing or sneezing. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

• Cover your cough or sneeze, or cough into your elbow.

• If you are sick, stay home from work or school. Protect your co-workers and friends.

• Don’t travel when you are sick.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

State health officials say people can learn more about preparing their families. For people who may be traveling to affected areas, travel information and recommendationsare available from the CDC.

http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/v-print/story/749120.html
 
Tundra Gypsy

Tundra Gypsy

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The guy we contracted with getting our place painted had just gotten back from Mexico; he'd been to the Baja area for two weeks. He drove and didn't fly. I'll have to call him and ask him how he's feeling. :shkr:

He stopped by the place last week to see how the paint job looked and we chatted for a while with him.

What is the time for first exposure to actual flu like symptoms? We are located in Boundary County, Idaho.
 
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IdahoMom

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Tundra Gypsy said:
The guy we contracted with getting our place painted had just gotten back from Mexico; he'd been to the Baja area for two weeks. He drove and didn't fly. I'll have to call him and ask him how he's feeling. :shkr:

He stopped by the place last week to see how the paint job looked and we chatted for a while with him.

What is the time for first exposure to actual flu like symptoms? We are located in Boundary County, Idaho.
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It is very short, like 24-48 hours. Did he look sick?
 
Josie

Josie

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TheSearcher said:
Ah. Haven't read the book, haven't seen the miniseries. Thanks.
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Just a little OT here. Buy, borrow or steal a copy, Searcher. A Stephen King senario of a flu-type of pandemic. It was just a little too realisic for my peace of mind...the flu part of the story that is.
 
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ready2go

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Tundra Gypsy said:
The guy we contracted with getting our place painted had just gotten back from Mexico; he'd been to the Baja area for two weeks. He drove and didn't fly. I'll have to call him and ask him how he's feeling. :shkr:

He stopped by the place last week to see how the paint job looked and we chatted for a while with him.

What is the time for first exposure to actual flu like symptoms? We are located in Boundary County, Idaho.
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I'm almost wishing that I was in Boundary County right about now - in a little cabin way off of the hwy.
 
nharrold

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LONEWOLF said:
Any virus traces left in gas station, restaurant, & public bathrooms by violently ill Mexico travelers, to then be picked up by those next in line, and so forth, and so on?? The contact probabilities are endless.....
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Yeah...shopping cart handles, door handles, etc. Endless. Containment is simply not realistic.
 
camasprairiegirl

camasprairiegirl

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I am in Southeastern Idaho about 10 miles south of Madison County. I was sure hoping that it would take longer to get to Idaho. We are behind the times in everything else, but no this...Oh, well, batten down the hatches.
 
camasprairiegirl

camasprairiegirl

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http://www.kpvi.com/global/story.asp?s=10263594

New Suspected Case of Swine Flu in E. Idaho; 3 of 6 Cases Test Negative

April 28, 2009 04:39 PM MDT

The Eastern Idaho Public Health District says three of the now six suspected swine flu cases in their district have tested negative.

The flu strain has killed over 150 people in Mexico and has sickened over 60 people in the United States.

Three of the now six test results have come back negative from the two cases in Madison County and Ada County but, they're still waiting on the results from Fremont County as well another new suspected case out of Bonneville and a new case just today out of Madison County.

The Eastern Idaho Public Health District is quick to point out that just because those results came back negative that those people still could have had the swine flu, but were treated with antiviral medication long before after they were tested for the swine flu. The health district is expecting more suspected cases to continue to pop up as people see their doctors with flu-like symptoms and are in turn being tested for the swine flu.

Mike Taylor, Surveillance Epidemiologist: "As we ramp up surveillance and physician's awareness and the public's awareness, we're gong to obviously have more testing taking place. When you have that you have more test results; some will be positive, many will be negative, but we're doing that so we can see what's going on."

The Eastern Idaho Public Health District says it is promising that those individuals, whether or not they were infected with swine flu, did respond well to those antiviral medications.
 
camasprairiegirl

camasprairiegirl

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http://www.kpvi.com/Global/story.asp?S=10283104

Kootenai County Woman Has Probable Test for Swine Flu Infection

April 30, 2009 05:01 PM MDT

The Idaho State Laboratory sent Idaho's first probable case of swine flu to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thursday for confirmation. The patient is a Kootenai County woman in her 60s who recently traveled to Texas. So far, 38 other lab samples have tested negative.

With probable Idaho lab results, public health officials will work with the infected person and their healthcare provider for continued care, and implement strategies to reduce the chances of transmitting the virus to other people. If needed, immediate family members or close contacts also will be offered medications that can reduce the severity of possible illness and the probability of transmitting swine flu to other people.

"We are not surprised to find a probable case of swine flu in our state, and even though it is not confirmed, we want to exercise caution and keep people informed," says Dr. Christine Hahn M.D., Idaho State Epidemiologist. "We will continue to aggressively monitor flu-like illnesses and may see additional cases. But this doesn't change our message: wash your hands frequently, cover your cough, and stay at home when you are sick."

District Health Departments continue to investigate new reports of possible swine flu infection throughout the state. People who have a recent travel history to areas affected by swine flu and who are suffering from flu symptoms such as fever, sore throat, muscle aches, and cough are asked to contact their healthcare provider. People who have no travel history should call their healthcare provider if their symptoms are severe enough that they would normally warrant a visit to their doctor. People who do not have any symptoms cannot be tested for swine flu.

Symptoms of the swine flu are similar to seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have also reported diarrhea and vomiting. People cannot contract the infection from eating pork.

Idaho public health officials are working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to distribute medications and supplies that can treat over 50,000 sick people in Idaho. The supplies will be strategically distributed throughout the state and be a reserve for medications that are currently available in the private sector at pharmacies and hospitals. The state can order additional medications if necessary.

"Dr. Hahn and our team of state responders is tracking the situation and keeping in constant communication with local and federal authorities. The level of commitment to addressing the outbreak itself and the public's concerns about it is impressive," Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter said. "The information and resources are available. However, it remains up to individuals and families to take the necessary precautions and to protect themselves and our communities."

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has developed a web site at www.swineflu.idaho.gov that will contain information about reports of influenza illnesses. The web site will be updated daily at 2 p.m. with the most current lab results.

For people who may be traveling to affected areas, travel information and recommendations are available from the CDC at: www.cdc.gov/travel.
 
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