Important information from DSHS regarding influenza-type illnesses

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On April 23, 2009, Texas received laboratory confirmation of a novel

swine influenza A virus in two teenagers in Guadalupe County in central

Texas. Additionally, 5 cases of novel swine flu have been identified in

California. It is not known if the Texas and California cases are

related. It is believed the California cases represent human-to-human

transmission. There is an ongoing investigation into all cases.

DSHS has released interim guidance for clinicians dealing with

influenza-type illnesses.

Please go to

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/SwineFluInfo.shtm for the

guidelines and a link to other DSHS information about the swine flu.

Harrell, CMP

Editor, Texas EMS Magazine

Texas EMS Conference

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