North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit News Release ******************** Laboratory testing has confirmed a third case of H1N1 within the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit catchment area.
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit News Release
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Laboratory testing has confirmed a third case of H1N1 within the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit catchment area. The individual, who resides in the Almaguin area, suffered mild symptoms, did not require hospitalization and has recovered.
“This third confirmed case is not a surprise and we do expect more cases. The severity of most H1N1 cases in Canada and around the world are mild,” reports Dr. Chirico. “We are prepared for this pandemic and are monitoring the situation very closely with our health and community partners.”
North Bay Parry Sound Updated June 26 Total Confirmed cases 3 Total deaths 0
Ontario Updated June 22 Total Confirmed cases 2,665 Total deaths 3
Canada Updated June 24 Total Confirmed cases 6,732 Total deaths 19
World Updated June 26 Total Confirmed cases 59,814 Total deaths 263
Local H1N1 case numbers and severity levels are now being posted and updated regularly on the main page of the Health Unit’s website. This data, along with general H1N1 information, can be found in the red HEALTH ALERT box on the main page at www.healthunit.biz.
The Health Unit advises everyone to take an active role in protecting their health. The best way to do this is to stay informed and to practice basic infection control measures. In general, everyone should:
1. Wash your hands well and often, with soap and warm, running water or hand sanitizer.
2. Sneeze or cough into your sleeve.
3. Clean and disinfect common surfaces.
4. Keep doing what you normally do, but stay home if you are sick.
Dr. Chirico recommends anyone with mild to moderate flu symptoms, like fever, cough, headache, sore throat, or muscle and joint pain, contact their health care provider or call Telehealth. For those with more severe flu symptoms, especially shortness of breath, go to a hospital emergency room.
QUICK FACTS
• Symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) are similar to seasonal influenza (flu) including headache, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well as in children. In more severe cases, or in people with chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.
• People who have symptoms of influenza-like illness should contact their health care provider or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
• For more information about H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu):
o www.health.gov.on.ca o www.fightflu.ca o www.healthunit.biz o Or call the Health Unit at (705) 474-1400 or 1-800-563-2808.
