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Posted: September 27 2009 at 8:59am

Stanislaus County information.

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Just when there seemed to be a lull in flu cases, students started going home sick from a Modesto private school last week and were still getting ill Thursday.

St. Stanislaus School had 59 of its 200 students absent Tuesday because of flulike illness, leaving almost 30 percent of the desks empty at the Maze Boulevard school. Six more students went home sick Thursday, the principal said.

http://www.modbee.com/local/story/877743.html

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Posted: March 06 2011 at 10:11am

Wednesday, Mar. 02, 2011

Flu deaths worry Stanislaus County officials

At least one of two victims had H1N1; vaccinations are urged

By Ken Carlson

Stanislaus County health officials said Wednesday the flu season has claimed two lives in the past month, including at least one woman who was sickened by H1N1 influenza.

With the announcement, officials advised the public it's not too late to get a flu shot. The flu season has yet to peak and is expected to cause illness for another month or longer.

Dr. John Walker, county public health officer, said that a 53-year-old woman who died Feb. 16 had H1N1. The virus that spawned a pandemic in 2009 is among the seasonal flu strains circulating this year.

A second woman, also 53, died Feb. 18 from influenza A. The H1N1 virus is a subtype of influenza A, but tests to identify the woman's illness are pending.

Both of the women had underlying health conditions.

"To have two 53-year-old women die from influenza in the same month is a concern for us," Walker said. "We clearly want residents of the county who have not been vaccinated to do so."

Stanislaus County and the rest of California are seeing normal seasonal flu activity, but the caseload has yet to peak. Walker expects that flu viruses will continue to spread until April.

The three influenza strains in circulation, including H1N1, are being detected at about the same levels. There are no signs the H1N1 strain is more virulent than the others, Walker said.

The H1N1 scourge that swept the world resulted in 13 deaths and more than 200 people hospitalized in Stanislaus County from June 2009 to January 2010. The World Health Organization finally declared the pandemic over in August, long after caseloads had dwindled in California and the rest of the country.

In a normal year, seasonal influenza can cause as many as 4,000 deaths in California. Young children, the elderly and people with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable. The high-risk group includes pregnant women and people who are obese.

It's common to get a flu shot in the late fall to guard against an illness that starts striking people in December or January with body aches, nausea and congestion. Even at this time in the season, flu shots are available from physicians, drugstores and the low-cost county immunization clinic on Scenic Drive in Modesto.

This year's flu vaccine provides immunity to H1N1 and two other kinds of influenza. It is recommended for anyone 6 months or older. The advisory extends to those who received H1N1 vaccine a year ago, Walker said, noting that the immunity starts to weaken after six months.

"The vaccination rates have been a bit low this season," Walker said.

Where To Get A Shot

Flu shots are still available from physicians, pharmacies and community health clinics. For residents who don't have insurance, Stanislaus County has a public immunization clinic. Address: 820 Scenic Drive, Modesto

Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Friday, 8-11 a.m., 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $10 per child, $20 per adult.
To stop the spread of flu: Stay home when sick; cover your cough or sneeze into your elbow; wash your hands; avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unclean hands; stay healthy by eating a nutritious diet and getting adequate rest.

http://www.modbee.com/2011/03/02/1581466/flu-deaths-worry-county.html

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Posted: April 11 2011 at 7:51am

Apr. 09, 2011

H1N1 flu remains in Stanislaus county

Severe influenza has killed 4 since February, officials say

MODESTO -- The flu season hasn't lost its grip on Stanislaus County and continues to produce cases of H1N1 illness.

A county health official said severe cases of flu have claimed four lives since February, including two men, age 32 and 60, and two 53-year-old women.

Dr. John Walker, the county's public health officer, said one of the women is known to have died from H1N1, the virus that spawned a pandemic in 2009 and 2010. The other three individuals tested positive for influenza A, but there were no test results to pinpoint the virus. H1NI is a subtype of influenza A.

The 32-year-old man died March 17, the 60-year-old March 31 and the women Feb. 16 and Feb. 18.

Walker said all of them had suffered from other chronic medical conditions. In addition, seven of the 16 flu victims placed in hospital intensive care units in recent months were sick with H1N1.

County public health was aware of two other men who were critically ill this week. One was transferred to a hospital outside the county Thursday, Walker said.

The H1N1 scourge resulted in 13 deaths and more than 200 people hospitalized in Stanislaus County from June 2009 to January 2010.

Although world health officials declared the end of the pandemic in August, the H1N1 virus has circulated with seasonal flu strains in recent months and still poses a risk. Walker said his office has continued to monitor for H1N1, because of the virus' tendency to afflict adults younger than 65, pregnant women and children.

A county surveillance system collects data on influenza and respiratory illnesses from Modesto's Memorial Medical Center and Doctors Medical Center, Emanuel Medical Center of Turlock and Oak Valley Hospital of Oakdale.

The case volumes show the flu season peaked in February. Beside the H1N1 virus, two other flu strains are circulating in the county. According to state health officials, influenza is no longer widespread in California but remains active this month in different regions of the state, including the Northern San Joaquin Valley.

"We know it is coming down, but we are still in the flu season," Walker said.

The health officer cited the county's low vaccination rates this year as a possible contributing factor for the long flu season.

"It may be that a lot people got vaccinated last year for H1N1 and have a sense they are protected," Walker said. "The influenza vaccination only lasts for six months."

He praised local pediatricians and obstetricians for recommending flu shots for the children and pregnant women they see in their practices. He wasn't aware of any serious cases among those groups.

County residents were advised to take precautions to keep from catching or spreading the flu, such as hand-washing, coughing into their sleeves and staying home from work or school if they are sick.

http://www.modbee.com/2011/04/08/1636928/h1n1-flu-remains-in-county.html

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sleusha Forum Moderator Missouri Volunteer Joined: May 02 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4453	Topic: STANISLAUS Posted: September 27 2009 at 8:59am
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thanks4forum Forum Moderator Joined: August 23 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3612	Posted: October 02 2009 at 4:16pm
	Just when there seemed to be a lull in flu cases, students started going home sick from a Modesto private school last week and were still getting ill Thursday. St. Stanislaus School had 59 of its 200 students absent Tuesday because of flulike illness, leaving almost 30 percent of the desks empty at the Maze Boulevard school. Six more students went home sick Thursday, the principal said. http://www.modbee.com/local/story/877743.html
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Jen147 Forum Moderator Joined: August 28 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6770	Posted: March 06 2011 at 10:11am
	Wednesday, Mar. 02, 2011 Flu deaths worry Stanislaus County officials At least one of two victims had H1N1; vaccinations are urged By Ken Carlson Stanislaus County health officials said Wednesday the flu season has claimed two lives in the past month, including at least one woman who was sickened by H1N1 influenza. With the announcement, officials advised the public it's not too late to get a flu shot. The flu season has yet to peak and is expected to cause illness for another month or longer. Dr. John Walker, county public health officer, said that a 53-year-old woman who died Feb. 16 had H1N1. The virus that spawned a pandemic in 2009 is among the seasonal flu strains circulating this year. A second woman, also 53, died Feb. 18 from influenza A. The H1N1 virus is a subtype of influenza A, but tests to identify the woman's illness are pending. Both of the women had underlying health conditions. "To have two 53-year-old women die from influenza in the same month is a concern for us," Walker said. "We clearly want residents of the county who have not been vaccinated to do so." Stanislaus County and the rest of California are seeing normal seasonal flu activity, but the caseload has yet to peak. Walker expects that flu viruses will continue to spread until April. The three influenza strains in circulation, including H1N1, are being detected at about the same levels. There are no signs the H1N1 strain is more virulent than the others, Walker said. The H1N1 scourge that swept the world resulted in 13 deaths and more than 200 people hospitalized in Stanislaus County from June 2009 to January 2010. The World Health Organization finally declared the pandemic over in August, long after caseloads had dwindled in California and the rest of the country. In a normal year, seasonal influenza can cause as many as 4,000 deaths in California. Young children, the elderly and people with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable. The high-risk group includes pregnant women and people who are obese. It's common to get a flu shot in the late fall to guard against an illness that starts striking people in December or January with body aches, nausea and congestion. Even at this time in the season, flu shots are available from physicians, drugstores and the low-cost county immunization clinic on Scenic Drive in Modesto. This year's flu vaccine provides immunity to H1N1 and two other kinds of influenza. It is recommended for anyone 6 months or older. The advisory extends to those who received H1N1 vaccine a year ago, Walker said, noting that the immunity starts to weaken after six months. "The vaccination rates have been a bit low this season," Walker said. Where To Get A Shot Flu shots are still available from physicians, pharmacies and community health clinics. For residents who don't have insurance, Stanislaus County has a public immunization clinic. Address: 820 Scenic Drive, Modesto Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Friday, 8-11 a.m., 1-4 p.m. Cost: $10 per child, $20 per adult. To stop the spread of flu: Stay home when sick; cover your cough or sneeze into your elbow; wash your hands; avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unclean hands; stay healthy by eating a nutritious diet and getting adequate rest. http://www.modbee.com/2011/03/02/1581466/flu-deaths-worry-county.html
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Jen147 Forum Moderator Joined: August 28 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6770	Posted: April 11 2011 at 7:51am
	Apr. 09, 2011 H1N1 flu remains in Stanislaus county Severe influenza has killed 4 since February, officials say MODESTO -- The flu season hasn't lost its grip on Stanislaus County and continues to produce cases of H1N1 illness. A county health official said severe cases of flu have claimed four lives since February, including two men, age 32 and 60, and two 53-year-old women. Dr. John Walker, the county's public health officer, said one of the women is known to have died from H1N1, the virus that spawned a pandemic in 2009 and 2010. The other three individuals tested positive for influenza A, but there were no test results to pinpoint the virus. H1NI is a subtype of influenza A. The 32-year-old man died March 17, the 60-year-old March 31 and the women Feb. 16 and Feb. 18. Walker said all of them had suffered from other chronic medical conditions. In addition, seven of the 16 flu victims placed in hospital intensive care units in recent months were sick with H1N1. County public health was aware of two other men who were critically ill this week. One was transferred to a hospital outside the county Thursday, Walker said. The H1N1 scourge resulted in 13 deaths and more than 200 people hospitalized in Stanislaus County from June 2009 to January 2010. Although world health officials declared the end of the pandemic in August, the H1N1 virus has circulated with seasonal flu strains in recent months and still poses a risk. Walker said his office has continued to monitor for H1N1, because of the virus' tendency to afflict adults younger than 65, pregnant women and children. A county surveillance system collects data on influenza and respiratory illnesses from Modesto's Memorial Medical Center and Doctors Medical Center, Emanuel Medical Center of Turlock and Oak Valley Hospital of Oakdale. The case volumes show the flu season peaked in February. Beside the H1N1 virus, two other flu strains are circulating in the county. According to state health officials, influenza is no longer widespread in California but remains active this month in different regions of the state, including the Northern San Joaquin Valley. "We know it is coming down, but we are still in the flu season," Walker said. The health officer cited the county's low vaccination rates this year as a possible contributing factor for the long flu season. "It may be that a lot people got vaccinated last year for H1N1 and have a sense they are protected," Walker said. "The influenza vaccination only lasts for six months." He praised local pediatricians and obstetricians for recommending flu shots for the children and pregnant women they see in their practices. He wasn't aware of any serious cases among those groups. County residents were advised to take precautions to keep from catching or spreading the flu, such as hand-washing, coughing into their sleeves and staying home from work or school if they are sick. http://www.modbee.com/2011/04/08/1636928/h1n1-flu-remains-in-county.html
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