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First
Iowa
Seasonal Flu Case of Year Confirmed
Posted 5 February
2010
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today received its first
confirmed seasonal influenza report. The University Hygienic Laboratory
(UHL) confirmed the influenza B positive test result in an unvaccinated
Story County adult female in her 30s, with no reported medical
conditions.
“Much attention has been appropriately focused on 2009 H1N1 influenza
this year,” said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk.
“However, seasonal influenza is also a serious health concern. It’s not
too late to be vaccinated for seasonal influenza, and it’s especially
important for those with risk factors including heart diseases, lung
diseases, diabetes, women who are pregnant, and the very young and very
old.”
The influenza vaccine is available for children as young as 6 months of
age. While the flu vaccine is the best defense against getting
influenza, it’s also important to take personal actions to help prevent
the spread of illness. Remember the 3Cs: Cover your coughs and sneezes;
Clean your hands frequently; and Contain germs by staying home when ill.
The flu is a respiratory illness caused by viruses. It spreads easily
from person to person and can cause mild to severe illness. The flu
comes on suddenly and symptoms may include fever, headache, tiredness,
cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and body aches. Illness typically
lasts two to seven days. Influenza may cause severe illness or
complications in people such as the very young or very old, or those
who have underlying health conditions.
Contact your health care provider or local health department to find
out where the vaccine is available in your community. More information
about influenza can be found here.
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