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Swine Flu (H1N1): What you need to know
Mason General Hospital and clinics are working closely with local and state health officials to provide you with up to date, accurate Swine Flu (H1N1) information. You can be assured that our staff is prepared and on alert.
What is swine flu?
- Influenza A viruses causes illness in humans and many animals.
- Some influenza A viruses are adapted to pigs and cause respiratory illness in them, and so have been called “swine flu” or H1N1.
- Human symptoms are similar to the symptoms of regular human influenza that happens every year. Those include fever, cough and sore throat. In addition, fatigue, lack of appetite, runny nose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea have been reported.
- The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has determined that the swine flu virus causing mild illness in some states is the same strain as the virus causing an outbreak of respiratory illness among humans in some areas of Mexico.
Individuals are advised to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and should seek medical attention if they develop any symptoms of influenza-like illness.
Useful H1N1 Links
If you would like to talk with a health care professional regarding your concerns on H1N1, please feel free to contact the hospital at (360) 426-1611, in Allyn (360) 275-8614.
Pandemic Outbreak
or Avian Flu:
Avian influenza is an infection caused by avian
(bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These influenza viruses occur naturally
among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines,
but usually donot get sick from them. However, avian influenza is
very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds,
including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them.
Usually, “avian influenza virus” refers
to influenza A viruses found chiefly in birds, but infections with
these viruses can occur in humans.
Visit the following links to learn more about avian
influenza:
Healthlinks:
ALS
(Information related to the care of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis,
or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: Information related to the care of Alzheimers
and other neurological disorders
ARTHRITIS: Information related to the care of Osteoarthritis
ASTHMA: Information related to the care of Asthma and other lung
disorders.
CANCER: Information related to the care of various cancers and
related disorders.
DENTAL HEALTH: Information related to the care of dental disorders
DIABETES: Information related to the care of diabetes including
reducing risk factors, the newest insulins and dietary guidelines.
DRUG INFORMATION:Answers to your questions
related to prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
EPILEPSY: Information related to the care of Epilepsy and other
neurological disorders.
FLU NEWS: Information and resources include flu-related
updates, fact sheets, patient education materials, posters and more
(including translated materials)
- http://www.doh.wa.gov/FluNews/
- newly revised and expanded Pandemic Influenza
Web site is now
up at: www.doh.wa.gov/panflu.
The site includes an overview of the Department of Health's pandemic
flu plan.
GLAUCOMA: Information related to the care of Glaucoma
and other visual disturbances.
HEART DISEASE: Information related to the care of heart disease
including risk reduction, recognition of symptoms and current treatments
HIV/AIDS: Information related to the care of HIV infections including
risk reduction.
LEUKEMIA: Information related to the care of various forms of leukemias.
MEDICAL INFORMATION, MEDICAL DICTIONARY, HEALTH TOPICS:
MS (Information related to the care of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS):
NUTRITION HEALTH: Information related to diet, exercise and good
preventative health strategies.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES: Information related to the care of various
infectious diseases such as influenza, pneumonia, AIDs, etc...
LUNG DISORDERS: Information related to the care of Asthma, COPD...
PAIN: Information related to the care of acute and chronic pain.
PARKINSON'S DISEASE: Information related to the care of Parkinson's
and other neurological disorders.
SPANISH HEALTH INFORMATION:
SPINAL CORD INJURY: Information related to the care of spinal cord
injuries and other forms of neurological trauma.
STROKE: Information related to the care of stroke,
from prevention strategies and symptom recognition to the most current
treatments available.
GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION "Search Engine":
The above list was put together as a community
service. The websites are commercial free, non-profit and/or government
resources.This list of resources was placed on our website as a community
service from the education department of Mason General Hospital.
If you need further assistance, have health related questions or
are unable to find a suitable health information resource please
call 360-427-3609 or e-mail Tom DiDonna, RN tdidonna@masongeneral.com
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