Swine flu closes in on UW-Whitewater
Probable case in Fort Atkinson
Danielle Calkins & Abigail Naumann
Issue date: 4/29/09 Section: News
As of 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, one probable case of swine flu has been confirmed in Jefferson county, according to a press release from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
According to the Jefferson Daily Union, a student at Barrie Elementary school in Fort Atkinson has been identified as a probable carrier. Consequently, health officials have ordered the closing of Barrie Elementary until Monday, May 11.
Saturday afternoon, 25 probable cases of swine flu and 3 confirmed cases were identified in Wisconsin, according to the Wisconsin Development of Health Services.
Two of the confirmed cases are from Milwaukee County, and one is from Adams County.
UW-Whitewater has created a Web site to keep students updated on the flu. A video on staying healthy gives students tips on flu prevention.
According to a press conference held by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barret, cases in Milwaukee are unrelated.
The World Health Organization raised the pandemic alert to a Level 5, the second-highest level, according to a press release from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services .
A campus-wide email stated UW-Whitewater officials are monitoring reports of swine flu affecting Mexico and the United States.
There is no immediate impact on UW-Whitewater, however students should remain aware of the symptoms. If experiencing any of the below symptoms, contact University Health and Counseling Services at 262-472-1300. There is no charge for influenza testing or office visits at UHCS.
Symptoms include:
Coughing
Body ache
Fevers over 100 degrees
Severe headache
Chills
Sore throat
Muscle pain
Fatigue
Stuffy nose
Areas affected by swine flu:
View H1N1 Swine Flu in a larger map
According to the Jefferson Daily Union, a student at Barrie Elementary school in Fort Atkinson has been identified as a probable carrier. Consequently, health officials have ordered the closing of Barrie Elementary until Monday, May 11.
Saturday afternoon, 25 probable cases of swine flu and 3 confirmed cases were identified in Wisconsin, according to the Wisconsin Development of Health Services.
Two of the confirmed cases are from Milwaukee County, and one is from Adams County.
UW-Whitewater has created a Web site to keep students updated on the flu. A video on staying healthy gives students tips on flu prevention.
According to a press conference held by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barret, cases in Milwaukee are unrelated.
The World Health Organization raised the pandemic alert to a Level 5, the second-highest level, according to a press release from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services .
A campus-wide email stated UW-Whitewater officials are monitoring reports of swine flu affecting Mexico and the United States.
There is no immediate impact on UW-Whitewater, however students should remain aware of the symptoms. If experiencing any of the below symptoms, contact University Health and Counseling Services at 262-472-1300. There is no charge for influenza testing or office visits at UHCS.
Symptoms include:
Coughing
Body ache
Fevers over 100 degrees
Severe headache
Chills
Sore throat
Muscle pain
Fatigue
Stuffy nose
Areas affected by swine flu:
View H1N1 Swine Flu in a larger map
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uwwforever
posted 5/04/09 @ 7:31 PM CST
In my opinion, it is important that we keep a close eye on the flu. However, we do not need to be concerned. This is nowhere near as bad as the Spanish flu in the 1910's and researchers have reported that this flu is no worse than the regular flu. (Continued…)
vancouver movers
posted 5/05/09 @ 1:07 PM CST
That map is a great visualizaiton tool for seeing where the flu has spread.
Medical Insurance Notes
posted 1/27/10 @ 5:33 PM CST
Its ashamed we have to quarantine people with this flu but of course very necessary. It's amazing how quickly and easily this flu can spread to others. (Continued…)
Medical Insurance News
posted 1/27/10 @ 5:34 PM CST
Its ashamed we have to quarantine people with this flu but of course very necessary. It's amazing how quickly and easily this flu can spread to other people. (Continued…)
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