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Swine Flu – April 28, 2009
In the last few days there has been a great deal of attention directed at the recent outbreak of swine flu. The health of our patients is top of mind at times like this.
Swine flu is normally passed between pigs but can be passed to people who have contact with pigs, such as farmers, veterinarians, etc. Recent cases of human to human transmission have been reported. You cannot get swine flu from eating pork.
To date, the severity of cases in the U.S. has been very similar to the severity of typical seasonal flu and standard flu treatments have been successful.
The federal government, state, county and local health departments and our HCA Clinical Services Group are paying close attention to swine flu trends, but are confident our protocols and treatments will be effective in treating it, just as they are in treating normal seasonal flu.
Practicing normal flu precautions are always important. These include:
- Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and then throwing the tissue away.
- Washing your hands frequently with soap and water, especially after sneezing or coughing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- If you get sick with flu – staying home and limiting contact with others.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health officials are investigating swine influenza cases in people in several U.S. states, including Texas. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the infection and whether additional people have been infected with swine influenza viruses. For more information, visit the CDC website.
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