Novel H1N1 Flu("swine flu" or "pandemic flu")
- What is H1N1?
- When to seek medical care (PDF)
- Guide for small business owners
- Kansas H1N1 flu updates
H1N1 General Information Line (KDHE)
(877) 427-7317 or e-mail at H1N1FluInfo@kdheks.gov - Johnson County Health Dept. Flu Updates
Health Dept. Flu Hotline (913) 826-1263 - Vaccinations
» About vaccinations
» The Johnson County Health Dept. has no H1N1 vaccine clinics scheduled in the near future and urges individuals to contact their health care provider about vaccine availability. Updates available at www.jocoflu.org.
Seasonal Flu
- Who should be vaccinated?
- Where to get vaccinated
» your physician's office
» local drugstores - listings from Maxim Healthcare
» local drugstores - listings at the American Lung Assoc.
» Greater Kansas City Red Cross Flu Shot Clinic - Is it cold or flu? (PDF)
2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu » | |
How Does Seasonal Flu Differ From Pandemic Flu?from flu.gov | |
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Pandemic Flu |
Seasonal Flu |
| Occurs rarely (three times in 20th century - last in 1968) | Outbreaks follow predictable seasonal patterns; occurs annually, usually in winter, in temperate climates |
| No previous exposure; little or no pre-existing immunity | Usually some immunity built up from previous exposure |
Healthy people may be at increased risk for serious complications |
Healthy adults usually not at risk for serious complications; the very young, the elderly and those with certain underlying health conditions at increased risk for serious complications |
| Health systems may be overwhelmed | Health systems can usually meet public and patient needs |
| Vaccine probably would not be available in the early stages of a pandemic | Vaccine developed based on known flu strains and available for annual flu season |
| Effective antivirals may be in limited supply | Adequate supplies of antivirals are usually available |
| Number of deaths could be quite high (e.g., U.S. 1918 death toll approximately 675,000) | Average U.S. deaths approximately 36,000/yr |
| Symptoms may be more severe and complications more frequent |
Symptoms: fever, cough, runny nose, muscle pain. Deaths often caused by complications, such as pneumonia. |
| May cause major impact on society (e.g. widespread restrictions on travel, closings of schools and businesses, cancellation of large public gatherings) | Generally causes modest impact on society (e.g., some school closing, encouragement of people who are sick to stay home) |
| Potential for severe impact on domestic and world economy | Manageable impact on domestic and world economy |
