Rhode Island Authorities Vigilant For Swine Influenza Virus

Main Category: Swine Flu
Also Included In: Flu / Cold / SARS;  Public Health;  Respiratory / Asthma
Article Date: 27 Apr 2009 - 9:00 PDT

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The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is collaborating and partnering with state, national and international agencies to monitor the investigation of the cases of swine influenza confirmed in California and Texas. There are no known cases in Rhode Island right now.

In accordance with guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HEALTH is: · Maintaining open communication with the public and providers. · Maintaining influenza surveillance across the state at physician offices, hospitals, emergency rooms and urgent care centers. · Staying in regular contact with CDC to monitor activity nationally and internationally.

Advising healthcare providers with questions to periodically check HEALTH's website for the most current information, recommendations and guidelines. · HEALTH will be contacting healthcare providers directly and updating the public as we receive new information.

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Rhode Island Dept. of Health

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