H1N1 Virus
The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management stands ready to fully support the Kentucky Department of Public Health in response to the recent outbreak of the H1N1 Virus that is impacting the United States and international countries.
The general public is encourgaged to call:
1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636 )
TTY: (888) 232-6348
Information and safety and preparedness tips can be found at the following web sites:
Kentucky Department of Public Health Alerts Page
Kentucky Department for Public Health - Web site for public health information.
Flu.gov - know what to do about the flu
Flu and the workplace - guidance for the federal and state employee
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Swine Flu Site - Web site providing up-to-date information on the swine flu situation.
Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Informative site for avian influenza and agricultural issues.
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources - Learn about avian influenza in wild birds.
Kentucky Office of Homeland Security - Informative Web site with information about how to protect your family in a disaster.
Pandemic Flu Information - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - One-stop access to U.S. government avian and pandemic flu information.
Ready.gov - U.S. Department of Homeland Security's site for family preparedness.
Flu Information - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Seasonal flu information from the CDC.
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Learn more about avian influenza.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Learn more avian influenza from the federal perspective.
World Health Organization - United Nations specialized agency for world health.
Map of H1N1 Virus Cases with breaking news stories at bottom
Google Map of H1N1 Virus worldwide locations
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H1N1 in Kentucky |
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"Like the rest of the nation, we are concerned about the spread of this new strain of swine flu," said Gov. Steve Beshear. "I want to assure Kentuckians that health officials here are responding aggressively to detect possible cases of swine flu and respond with the appropriate preventive measures. Individuals should continue to monitor this situation as it develops and practice basic measures to stay healthy, such as hand washing and staying home when sick."
Kentucky health officials ask that Kentuckians be alert for the symptoms of swine flu in the following ways:
- Monitor yourself and travel companions for symptoms of fever, chills, headache, sore throat, cough, body aches, and vomiting or diarrhea.
- If symptoms of illness develop within seven days of travel return, seek evaluation by a health care provider as soon as possible.
- Be sure to tell your health care provider about your recent travel and suggest testing for influenza.
- Stay home from work, school and other public places until you are feeling well.
People who have been in close contact with a person who has been diagnosed with swine flu or who reside in communities where there are one or more confirmed swine flu cases should also be alert for these symptoms.
"There are many things we don't yet know about this illness," said William Hacker, M.D., commissioner of DPH. "That is why we are responding with an abundance of caution and monitoring its spread so closely. At this point, individuals should remain aware of developments related to swine flu and practice good health habits."
Common sense precautions to prevent illness include: avoiding close contact with those who are ill; staying home when sick; covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing; avoiding touching the eyes, nose or mouth; and frequent hand washing.
For more information on swine flu, visit: http://cdc.gov/swineflu or call the CDC’s information line at 1-800-232-4636. Individuals can also visit http://healthalerts.ky.gov for information on swine flu and Kentucky, or follow KYHealthAlerts on Twitter to be notified when new information is posted at the Web site.
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