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Cases Of The 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus Confirmed In Crawford And Miami Counties

Cases of the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus has been confirmed in a Crawford County adult and a Miami County child. These are the first cases identified in both counties. Local health departments are following the guidance provided by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) when dealing with a confirmed case. This includes a thorough case investigation and management of the patient and close contacts. As of today, KDHE has identified the following cases of the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus in Kansas. In all cases, the local health departments are following the guidance provided by KDHE when dealing with a confirmed case. Confirmed Cases - 132 total - Butler County - One case involving an adult - Cowley County - Two cases total involving one adult and one child - Crawford County - One case involving an adult - Dickinson County - Two cases involving adults - Douglas County - Four cases involving adults - Ford County - One case involving a child - Geary County - 25 cases total involving nine adults and 16 children - Gove County - One case involving an adult - Jefferson County - One case involving an adult - Johnson County - 14 cases total involving five adults and nine children - Kiowa County - One case involving an adult - Labette County - Two cases involving adults - Leavenworth County - Two cases involving children - Miami County - One case involving a child - Morton County - Three cases involving two adults and one child - Neosho County - Two cases involving children - Ottawa County - One case involving a child - Pottawatomie County - Two cases involving children - Reno County - One case involving an adult - Republic County - One case involving a child - Riley County - 25 cases total involving 17 adults and eight children - Saline County - Eight cases total involving one adult and seven children - Sedgwick County - 14 cases total involving nine adults and five children - Shawnee County - Two cases involving adults - Wyandotte County - 15 cases total involving two adults and 13 children The symptoms of the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include: - Fever greater than 100 degrees - Body aches - Coughing - Sore throat - Respiratory congestion - In some cases, diarrhea and vomiting Individuals who experience the above symptoms should contact their health care provider, who will determine whether testing or treatment is needed. There is no vaccine available right now to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus, but there are effective treatments available once the infection is diagnosed. As with any influenza virus, individuals are encouraged to take the following steps to reduce spread: - Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to get rid of most germs and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. - Stay home when you are sick to avoid spreading illness to co-workers and friends. - Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue and properly dispose of used tissues. - Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and getting adequate rest and exercise. It is important to know that the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus is not transmitted by food. You cannot get this virus from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. KDHE has established a phone number for concerned Kansans to call with questions about the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus. The toll-free number is 1-877-427-7317. Operators will be available to answer questions from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Persons calling will be directed to press "1" on their touch-tone phone to be directed to an operator who can answer questions. Kansas Department of Health and Environment


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