OMSI Science Pub - H1N1 Flu
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The document summarizes information presented at a science pub event about the H1N1 influenza pandemic. The goals of the event were to introduce a framework for thinking about emergencies, provide background on influenza biology and the current pandemic situation, and discuss the public health response. Key points included that influenza causes typical flu symptoms, most cases recover without treatment, those most at risk are pregnant women and those with medical conditions, and public health strategies focus on prevention through behaviors like hand washing and vaccination as well as temporary healthcare access during a pandemic.
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OMSI Science Pub - H1N1 Flu
- 1. Spread the Word-Not the flu November 2nd 2009 OMSI Science Pub Gary Oxman, MD, MPH Paul Lewis, MD Tri-county Health Officer Group Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington Counties
- 3. H1N1 Preparedness & Response A Framework for Action Read this book!* * Available in Paperback
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- 21. Hospitalizations by Age Group, Oregon* *data as of 10/09/09
- 22. US Pandemic Severity Scale Anticipated range of H1N1 severity during 2009-2010
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- 33. Temporary healthcare reform Access to care during a pandemic
Editor's Notes
- Contagious respiratory illness Caused by influenza viruses (A and B) Can cause mild to severe illness Spreads from person to person Droplets – important Contact – important Through the air - much less important Prevention: Wash your hands Cover your cough Stay home when you’re sick Vaccination
- Over the years the slowly shifting sands move great amounts of material and even reshape the entire landscape. The changes are inexorable but not instantaneously dramatic
- In a pandemic shift, like an earthquake, the change occurs in an instant with dramatic results. The shifting sands and earthquake are metaphors for annual and pandemic influenza. The pandemic earthquake is more dramatic but the annual toll of influenza is of similar or greater magnitude but is spread over a longer period of time
- www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/surveillanceqa.htm
- July, 2009-CDC ‘ H1N1 is a new virus, . . . illness may be more severe and widespread as a result.’ July, 2009 (Australian Gov) “ disease is mild in most cases, severe in some and moderate overall’ –
- We have a prevention opportunity Getting vaccinated is the single most effective thing you can do to prevent the flu Vaccine production is moving at a slower pace then originally anticipated Local decision-makers are making week to week decisions on how best to utilize this resource to prevent illness in high-risk groups