Influenza: 2009 Harney County

Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Holland Haynie, Medical Director

Harney County Public Health Department Thursday October 22, 2009

Influenza Virus Particle

Influenza: 1918

I had a little bird,

Its name was Enza.

I opened the window,

And in-flew-enza.

—Children's Rhyme, 1918

Influenza Pandemics

• 1918: Spanish • 1957: Asian • 1968: Hong Kong • 2005: Avian • 2009: Swine

Influenza: 2009

Influenza: 2009

· 119 Countries · 400,000 Cases · 4735 Deaths

Influenza: Yearly

• 25-50 million cases annually

• 150,000 hospitalizations

• 30,000 deaths yearly (U.S.)

Influenza: 2009

Influenza: U.S.

• 41 States

• 4093 Cases

• 292 Deaths • 43 Children

Influenza: Oregon

• 11 Counties • 239 Hospitalized • 6 Deaths

Influenza: Harney County

• 26 Confirmed Cases • 5 Hospitalizations • All Fully Recovered

Vaccine

• Safe and effective • Two forms • High-risk groups • Limited supply

Signs & Symptoms

• Fever (>100)

• Myalgias (body aches)

• Lethargy (exhaustion)

• Cough and/or Runny Nose

• GI Symptoms

Treatment

• High-risk groups • Hospitalized • 5 Day course

Prevention

Oregon Flu Hotline

1-800-978-3040

Websites www.flu.oregon.gov

www.flu.gov