Oregon Preparing for H1N1

Today there was a statewide summit by Governor Kulongsoki about the H1N1 threat to the state of Oregon. More than 800 people attended from private and public sectors, including representatives from schools, hospitals, businesses, state and county emergency managers, and more.

The H1N1 flu has caused almost 500 deaths in the United States since it was discovered in March, including 11 people from Oregon. The Governor asked that every Oregonian be ready to take care of themselves and their families in case the flu gets worse as flu season starts.

The worst case scenario might be that 1 or 2 out of every 5 Oregonians could be sickened by the flu. In this case the Governor urges that if you are sick that you stay at home to prevent spreading the flu. Symptoms of the H1N1 flu are similar to the seasonal flu: high fever, cough, sore throat, chills, body aches, and fatigue. Symptoms can range from mild to severe depending upon your age, health, and other factors.

http://www.rdmag.com/news/feedsap/2009/08/life-sciences-oregon-preparing-for-swine-flu-season/

http://www.koinlocal6.com/news/state/story/Ore-preps-for-swine-flu-season/oV_2UT26zkK26wUIfwo38Q.cspx

For more information, http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/