Swine Flu (H1N1) William Lutz Senior Penn State Hazleton CAS 100 Speech Communication 10/5/09

Why Should I Care? The White House announced that 30-50% of U.S. Population could be infected with H1N1 Virus by this winter As of August 24 th : –7963 hospitalizations –522 deaths Schools Prime Area of Contraction Recent Small Outbreak On Campus Courtesy of Brent and Marilynn:

Overview I.What is the H1N1 Virus? II.Transmission and Avoidance III.Treatment and Recovery IV.Conclusion V.Sources

The Basics H1N1 very similar to regular influenza Only difference is lung affect Symptoms : Fever, Aches, Chills, Coughing, Sore Throat, Severe Fatigue Where Did it Come From? –First Noticed in 1918 –Didn’t Affect People Until 1979 –Fort Dix Contained –Reappeared in

Transmission & Avoidance 1.Transmitted Through Coughing, Talking, Sneezing, Touching, Kissing, etc. 2.Cover Mouth and Nose 3.Purell helps but nothing beats warm water and soap 4.Don’t Interact with Sick People 5.Speedy Diagnosis from Doctor

Treatment & Vaccination Antiviral Drugs: Tamiflu and Relenza Vaccination On Its Way: But it’s Live Under stocked: Hundred Thousands for Millions Nasal Spray ; Need 2 Mutated Virus makes old vaccine useless

Conclusions Lackadaisical About Medical Treatment Lackadaisical About Medical Treatment Vaccinations On the Way? Vaccinations On the Way? Act Responsible, Think Big Picture Act Responsible, Think Big Picture Not Armageddon but Serious Enough Not Armageddon but Serious Enough

Q&A William P. Lutz

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