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H1N1 Flu Information
10/ 30/2009
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic Information
Phone Threat
5/20/2009
Some businesses in Columbus have received phone threats asking for money.
Please check the link below,
http://www.wsyx6.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/wsyx_vid_1603.shtmlSwine flu information from CDC
4/30/2009
Swine Influenza (Flu)
The outbreak of disease in people caused by a new influenza virus of swine origin continues to grow in the United States and internationally. Today, CDC reports additional confirmed human infections, hospitalizations and the nation’s first fatality from this outbreak. The more recent illnesses and the reported death suggest that a pattern of more severe illness associated with this virus may be emerging in the U.S. Most people will not have immunity to this new virus and, as it continues to spread, more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths are expected in the coming days and weeks.
Human Swine Influenza
27 April 2009 
Human Swine Influenza
Causative agent
Swine influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in pigs. There are four main influenza subtypes that have been isolated in pigs: H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, and H3N1. Most of the recently isolated influenza viruses from pigs are H1N1 viruses.
Background
The classical swine flu virus (influenza type A H1N1 virus) was first isolated from a pig in 1930. It is known to circulate among pig populations since then. The H1N1 swine flu viruses are antigenically different from human H1N1 viruses and swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human swine flu do occasionally occur. Most commonly, human swine influenza happens in people with direct exposure to pigs (e.g. workers in the swine industry). Human-to-human transmission of swine flu can also occur.
Clinical features
The symptoms of human swine influenza are usually similar to those of human seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite and coughing. Some people infected with swine flu may also have runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Mode of transmission
Swine flu can be directly transmitted from pigs to people and from people to pigs. Human-to-human transmission of swine flu can also occur. This is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu occurring in people, which is mainly through coughing or sneezing. People may also become infected by touching objects soiled with flu viruses and then touching their nose or mouth.
Swine flu viruses are not transmitted by food. Eating pork and pork products, which are properly handled and cooked, is safe. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 71.1¢XC (160¢XF ) kills the swine flu virus as other bacteria and viruses.
Management
Infected persons should take adequate rest and drink plenty of water. Supportive treatment can relieve symptoms. Antiviral agents can reduce the severity and duration of illness but must be used under doctor's prescription and given in the early stage of illness. Hence, it is important that people should consult a doctor as soon as they develop flu symptoms and do not self-medicate. Antibiotics are unnecessary unless influenza is complicated by bacterial infection.
Prevention
Since H1N1 swine flu viruses are antigenically very different from human H1N1 viruses, vaccines for human seasonal flu would not provide protection against H1N1 swine flu viruses. Members of the public should observe the following precautionary measures:- Keep hands clean and wash hands properly. Alcohol-based handrub is also effective when hands are not visibly soiled.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth.
- Wash hands with liquid soap promptly if they are dirtied by respiratory secretions, e.g. after sneezing or coughing.
- Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing.
- No spitting. Always wrap nasal and mouth discharges with tissue paper, and dispose of the tissue paper properly in a lidded rubbish bin.
- Wear mask when symptoms of respiratory tract infection or fever develop. Seek medical advice promptly.
- Refrain from work or school if develop symptoms of influenza.
- Do not have contact with sick people.
- Bring along surgical masks for use whenever appropriate.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONSApril 22, 2009
Dear CAACO Members:
It is that time again for election of the Board of Trustees and Officers for our organization.
We are looking to you to serve our members. If you are able, willing and available to provide your time, effort or money, we want you. You would be an ideal candidate if you would:- appreciate CAACO’s mission
- bridge CAACO’s goals with governmental and media bodies
- collaborate with other community organizations
- provide your skill and know-how to assist CAACO
Please volunteer to put your name or recommend your fellow members to serve on our Board.In accordance with our bylaws:
“ Sixteen candidates for the position of trustees shall be nominated by the voting members no less than thirty days prior to the election each year. Each voting member can nominate in writing no more than eight candidates.”
If you wonder what CAACO does, please browse our CAACO website, www.caaco.net, you’ll find a lot of interesting information regarding CAACO.
Attached is a sample list of the current board candidates. Wouldn’t you join us on the ballot?
Thank you for your support !
Sincerely,
Nominating CommitteeCHINESE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO
Executive Board
Henry Chau
Philip Cheng
Una Tsou-Hunter
Sam Law
Robert Liao
Yung Chen Lu
Lui Mok
Linda Wong
Chilin Yu
