New York State follows the example of the CDC and its reporting is at least a week behind at any given time. In the week ending November 7 2009, flu activity continued to explode in upstate New York.
The latest report from the New York State Department of Health on the influenza situation outside of New York City shows a dramatic increase in visits to hospital emergency rooms for flu like illnesses in Upstate New York. The October 24 report shows nearly a 50% increase in such visits from the October 17 report. The Hudson Valley and Long Island regions show a much smaller increase.
Upstate New York colleges in Swine Flu fight
Oct 21st, 2009
Here are some of the colleges and Universities in Upstate New York, and the latest information they have on their websites about Swine Flu. It is good to see that several of them have received the H1N1 vaccine and are distributing it.
Why is it taking so long to get the flu vaccine?
Oct 17th, 2009
Local media nationwide have been reporting the cancellation of seasonal flu vaccine clinics as well as the limited availability of vaccine for the Swine Flu. The limited number of doses of vaccine for both types of influenza is due to several factors.
Swine flu continues to spread in New York State. Data compiled by the NYS Department of Health suggests that this fall’s wave of pandemic flu will be larger and affect more people than the spring wave did.
Defense Department to Start H1N1 Flu Vaccinations
Sep 2nd, 2009
All military personnel will be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus, and the vaccine will be available to all military family members who want it, a Defense Department health affairs official said today.
The H1N1 vaccination program will begin in early October, said Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Wayne Hachey, director of preventive medicine for Defense Department health affairs.
Colleges show signs of Swine Flu pandemic
Aug 26th, 2009
More examples of pandemic flu at the college and university level
Mississippi States adresses Swine Flu on campus
Aug 23rd, 2009
Mississippi State University has a great page on its site devoted to pandemic flu, swine flu, novel H1N1. It’s difficult to tell which name ought to be used, but the MSU folks are on top of their situation. As of Friday they report 136 cases on campus.
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Inside a Swine Flu vaccination clinic
Nov 22nd, 2009
On Thursday, November 19, and Saturday, November 21, 2009, I spent about five hours each day working as a volunteer at a vaccination clinic run by the Monroe County Public Health Department (DPH). It was one of five each day held to vaccinate at risk groups for pandemic H1N1, the Swine Flu. I worked at the one held at the former Medley Center Mall in Irondequoit.
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