The CDC continues to report additional confirmed human infections, hospitalizations and fatalities from the H1N1 flu outbreak including cases in the Southwest Ohio region and Clermont County. The Health District is continuing to work closely with state and local agencies to monitor the spread of the disease and provide guidance to individuals and families on what they can do to protect themselves.
At present time, H1N1 continues to be a relatively mild flu and most people infected have recovered without hospitalization. Updated information on confirmed cases and additional information on H1N1 flu can be found by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The H1N1 Influenza Virus also known as Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas. Other U.S. states have reported cases of swine flu infection in humans and cases have been reported internationally as well. Updated information on confirmed cases and additional information on swine flu can be found by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or Ohio Department of Health websites.
CDC has determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. To date, swine flu cases in the United States have been relatively mild. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.