Threat of H1N1 looks mild
Infection Control Weekly Monitor, May 6, 2009
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After a couple whirlwind weeks of preparing for a possible outbreak of influenza A (H1N1), swine flu, health officials are “cautiously optimistic” that the virus will not reach the level of a full-blown pandemic, said Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.
“So far, the severity of illness we’re seeing in this country is similar to what we’re seeing with seasonal flu,” Dr. Richard E. Besser, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told the New York Times. “While we’re not out of the woods, we are seeing some encouraging signs.”
As of Tuesday, the CDC had reported 279 cases of H1N1 in the U.S., and the WHO had confirmed 1,124 cases worldwide, compared to 1,085 the previous day. However, concern still remains for this year’s flu season, since the virus could potentially have a bigger impact.
In the meantime the CDC has continued to issue updated guidance to clinicians caring for those infected with H1N1.
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