In March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with H1N1 Influenza A viruses were first reported in Southeran California and near Guadalupe County, Texas.  Other U.S. states have reported cases of H1N1 flu infection in humans and cases have been reported internationally as well .  Updated information can be found at www.flu.gov.

The symptoms of H1N1  flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches,headaches, chills and fatigue.  Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with H1N1 flu.  In past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with H1N1 flu infection in people.  Like seasonal flu, H1N1 flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

 Please follow the following links for additional information about Swine Flu:

 Press Releases 

     1/8/10    H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Updates
    12/23/09  H1N1 Vaccine Update
    12/14/09 H1N1 Vaccination Clinics for Priority Groups
    11/6/09  2nd Adams County Death
    10/7/09  H1N1 Vaccine Arrives
     9/21/09  Vaccine Plans
     8/26/09  DHHS Release - 2nd NE death.
     8/21/09  SHDHD Fields Questions about H1N1
     7/30/09  More Novel H1N1 Cases in South Heartland District
     7/07/09  First Confirmed Case of H1N1 in South Heartland District
     7/6/09    First Probable Case of H1N1 in South Heartland District
     6/11/09  Local H1N1 Activities Unchanged with WHO Pandemic Declaration
     5/26/09  Continue Prevention to Avoid H1N1 
     4/30/09  Get the Facts on H1N1 Flu
     4/26/09  SHDHD Urges Residents to Watch for signs of Swine Flu

Links
     CDC
     Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
     World Health Organization
     Pandemic Flu

     Key Facts About Swine Influenza  English

     Influenza Porcina  Spanish

     Swine Flu Brochure (click)

     Swine Flu and You (click)

     Preventing the Flu (click)

Guidance  
     Physicians
        Link to MMWR article on Surveillance for Pediatric Deaths (Added 9/30/09)
     Day Care Providers (Added 9/8/09)
     Pharmacists - Guidance: Compounding Tamiflu (Added 11/10/09)
General Public:

     Schools & Parents

           Communication Toolkit for Schools

           Illness Surveillance Data (Added 10/20/09)

           When to Keep your Child at Home

           Influenza: A Guide for Parents

           Frequently Asked Questions About H1N1

           Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home (Click)

           Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs (Click)

           Public Gatherings (Click)

           Camps (Click)

           Face Masks (Click)

           Guidance for Cleaning Hard Surfaces (Click)