Update

Update on Community Pandemic Operations
Moose Factory

Monday, November 2, 2009
Number of Confirmed Cases to Date: 22
Number of Influenza A Cases (unable to determine what type) 4

Severity Level for the Community: ‘Moderate to Severe’

H1N1 Flu Immunization Clinic: Approximately 920 community members have been immunized over the past 3 days (Wed, Thurs & Fri, Sat). The Public Health Centre will continue to provide the H1N1 immunization on the following dates at the EPR Pandemic Control Centre: Please call to make an appointment.

- Tuesday November 3/09: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday November 5/09: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Friday November 6/09: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Again, we strongly encourage everyone that can get the H1N1 vaccine to get their needle as soon as possible. The Vaccine along with health prevention practices is our best protection to control and contain the H1N1 Virus.

School Closures: Ministik and DDECS staff are continuing to monitor the students health (flu) situation and overall community flu situation.

Surveillance: Based on the surveillance information coming in, the flu continues to take its course throughout our homes and community. Our Public Health Centre has increased their surveillance by communicating with the confirmed cases, school officials, WGH and community members to establish a baseline on how the flu is behaving in our community. Clients that have been swabbed and been confirmed with
H1N1 are recovering however the trend seems to be that when one person in the home gets better, 1 or 2 other family member (s) contract the same virus. Normally, the vaccine takes 10 to 14 days to take effect and within the next week or two, we look forward to seeing noticeable health improvements throughout our community.

To operate an effective immunization clinic for our community we required approximately 25 staff for each clinic. When the call was made to the community for help with our clinics, we received a very good response. We take this opportunity to say “Thank You Very Much” to all those caring community members who responded to help our community during this difficult time.

If you need to speak with the Public Health Centre staff, please call the Pandemic Control Centre at 658 – 4100 OR the Health Centre at 658 4220. For any other emergencies please call the Emergency Department.

Take care.