27. H1N1 Impact on different age groups April 15, 2009 – July 24, 2009 Graph A: Novel H1N1 Confirmed and Probable Case Rate in the United States, By Age Group
For the most current number of human cases visit the CDC H1N1flu website: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/investigation.htm . CDC, along with state and local health agencies, are working together to investigate this situation. Numbers are updated every at 11:00 AM EDT.
Influenza primarily infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs). The disease can cause severe illness and lead to life-threatening complications, such as pneumonia, in many people.
It is thought that the main way influenza viruses are spread from person to person is through transmission of respiratory droplets during coughing and sneezing. Close contact (about 3 feet or less) usually is necessary for this type of spread. Influenza viruses also can spread by touching respiratory droplets on yourself, others, or an object, then touching mucus membranes, such as the mouth, nose, or eyes, without washing contaminated hands.
It is very important for anyone with symptoms to avoid contact with others, but seek emergency care if any of the symptoms listed in this slide are present.
This means that when H1N1 was first discovered, about 23 out of ever 100.000 0 to 4 year olds were infected, 26 of 100,000 5 to 24 year olds were infected. You can see that the incidence is highest in this group, and very low in the 65 and up age range
This slide shows that 0 to 4 year olds had the highest hospitalization rates, that is 4.5 out of every 100,000 children were hospitalized
Any soap is fine …bacterial soap is no better than other soap for influenza …influenza is a virus not a bacteria
AT HOME, someone who is home sick should not be at the mall or grocery store
these 5 target groups comprise about 159 million persons. If not enough for these groups, subset will include #s 1, 2, and 3, plus children 6 months to 4 years, and 5-18 year olds with chronic medical conditions , brings # down to 49 million
CDC is reporting confirmed cases on a daily basis. States may announce cases as they are confirmed and therefore the numbers of cases may vary.
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