Novel H1N1 Influenza (swine flu) Information

The NJ Department of Health and Senior Services has published the following on their website:
"In spring 2009, a Novel H1N1 influenza (previously referred to as "swine flu") circulated through the United States and the rest of the world.

In New Jersey, most people infected with this virus experienced mild disease, although as with every type of influenza, there were deaths associated with the H1N1 strain.

The symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with H1N1 influenza. Also, like seasonal flu, severe disease and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.

Information on the spread of this virus may change frequently."

The NJ DHSS Flu Newsletter is available here:
http://njafp.org/documents/flu_NJ-Communi-CABLE__8-25-09_SM%20101083_20090904142935.pdf

Additionally, NJAFP members and their patients are encouraged to frequently check this site and the NJ DHSS H1N1 web page at: http://www.state.nj.us/health/flu/h1n1.shtml