| H1N1 STATUS UPDATE |
| Influenza-like illness (presumed to be H1N1 influenza since laboratory testing is no longer recommended) is now widespread in all regions of Wisconsin and neighboring states. Fortunately, for most people, H1N1 influenza remains a relatively mild illness that can be managed at home. Schools in Wisconsin and surrounding areas are reporting absenteeism rates above 10%. Conversations with local health care providers, walk in clinics and Emergency departments indicate that they are seeing more people with influenza-like illness. Currently the Green County Health Department, has been given only a reduced percentage of the requested doses needed for our community. We DO anticipate additional shipments but cannot predict when these supplies will arrive or how many doses will be sent. As a result, I have been in consultation with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, our local hospital and clinics and we have revised the H1N1 vaccination community plan. Effective immediately, the H1N1 vaccine will be ONLY offered to those who are in greatest need of vaccination. The subset of the groups to be targeted during limited vaccine availability consists of: On Thursday, October 28 2009, the Green County Health Department suspended school vaccination clinics. On receipt of new vaccine shipments, the Green County Health Department will hold special H1N1 vaccination clinics for the subset of the population listed above. The public will be notified (vis this website and through the media) when new vaccines shipments are received, when and where the clinics will be held and to whom they will be targeted. Be assured, as vaccine supplies become more abundant, the Green County Health Department and our partners will resume school-based clinics. Please check this site for up to the minute information related to the H1N1 Pandemic and local information. A chart comparing symptoms of the Common Cold vs Seasonal Influenza vs H1N1 can be found by clicking HERE . |
| The Directors Corner |
• health care and emergency medical services
personnel who have direct contact with
patients or infectious materials
• pregnant women
• persons who live in the same house as infants
less than 6 months old or provide care for
infants less than 6 months old
• children ages 6 months through 4 years of age
• children and adolescents ages 5-18 years who
have medical conditions that put them at
higher risk for influenza-related complications
personnel who have direct contact with
patients or infectious materials
• pregnant women
• persons who live in the same house as infants
less than 6 months old or provide care for
infants less than 6 months old
• children ages 6 months through 4 years of age
• children and adolescents ages 5-18 years who
have medical conditions that put them at
higher risk for influenza-related complications
Sincerely,
RoAnn Warden
Green County Health Officer
RoAnn Warden
Green County Health Officer
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