Update on Community Pandemic Operations
Moose Factory
Issued By: Moose Factory Public Health Centre
Date: Friday, November 13, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Update: # 16
Surveillance:
The numbers for student absenteeism and patients treated at the WGH are
declining to a level that reflects normal school absenteeism and hospital
emergency department operations. Statistics show that the H1N1 Influenza
has ‘Peaked’ in our community and we appear to be on our way to recovery.
Based on this, the Community Emergency Pandemic Control Group has
cautiously downgraded our Pandemic Severity Level to: Category 1 - ‘Mild to
Moderate’ Please make note of the interventions maintained during this
stage in your CEPP.
We will continue to work with the schools and hospital to collect data for our
Pandemic Operations. In an effort to gauge and closely monitor the flu
situation in our community, we plan on surveying the employees that work
for various local organizations in our community. This survey is scheduled
for Wednesday November 18/09. Should our surveillance information
indicate an increase in Influenza –like Illnesses again, we may need to
upgrade our Pandemic status to the appropriate category.
Community Gatherings & Events:
In Category 1: Community events and gatherings are permitted under
certain conditions or interventions. The interventions include; screening
(sign in procedure) and monitoring. We encourage everyone to stay home
from the community events if you have flu like symptoms.
Medical experts are talking about a 3rd Wave of the H1 N1 Flu to show up
during the winter, we are not out of the woods yet.
The improved community flu statistics are a direct result of your safe health
prevention habits….keep up the excellent work.
Thank you and take care.
Pandemic Severity Level to: Category 1 - ‘Mild to Moderate’
Friday, November 13, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Update on Community Pandemic Operations
Moose Factory
Issued By: Moose Factory Public Health Centre
Date: Tuesday November 10, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Update: # 14
Severity Level for the Community Remains At: ‘Moderate to Severe’
Surveillance:
Local Flu Statistics (WGH, Schools, MCFN Staff): FOR ACCURATE STATISTICS PLEASE VISIT THE MOOSE CREE FIRST NATION WEBSITE.
The numbers for student absenteeism and patients treated at the WGH appear to be decreasing. Also, a quick survey of the MCFN staff indicates that the flu situation is improving in this area of the community. Again, although the numbers may indicate that our community is on its way to recovery, we CANNOT let our guards down yet.
Peak Period for the H1N1 Influenza:
Based on medical research, influenza patterns and when we received our 1st lab confirmed case of the H1N1 Virus on October 16/09, the H1N1 Influenza is predicted to be at it’s ‘Peak’ on Friday November 13/09.
H1N1 Flu Immunization Clinic: Approximately 1,100 (69%of our target) community members have now been vaccinated. H1N1 Immunizations Clinics are being held at the EPR Centre on;
■Tuesday November 10th 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
■Thursday November 12th 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Please call the Health Centre at 658 4220 to make an appointment so that we are prepared with the right amount of vaccine.
It has been 13 or 14 days since we started the vaccinations and we are seeing some positive results from the vaccine.
Community Gatherings & Events
The CEPCG have received many requests to continue with public gatherings. However, our main role is to assess the statistics and determine our position on the severity index. We are happy to see the decrease in ILI in our community but will wait until Friday Nov 13 to re-evaluate as we feel it is important to collect more data to reassure and confirm that our community pandemic is resolving. At this time we remain at a Moderate to Severe level which addresses public gatherings as follows: Permitting essential gatherings / events only and postpone / cancel all other public events.
All local gatherings or events that proceed this week are done so at the discretion and decision of the event organizers and facility management.
For the love and well-being of our family, especially our children, we all need to:
●Keep washing our hands frequently
●Cough and sneeze in to our sleeves or kleenex
●Sanitize our hands in public places,
●Stay home when you have flu-like symptoms
● Take your medication and vitamins as prescribed by your doctor.
The improved community flu statistics are a direct result of your safe health prevention habits….keep up the excellent work.
If you need to speak with the Public Health Centre staff during the weekday, 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 at the Hospital.
Thank you so much for all your prayers and thoughts.
Take care.
Moose Factory
Issued By: Moose Factory Public Health Centre
Date: Tuesday November 10, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Update: # 14
Severity Level for the Community Remains At: ‘Moderate to Severe’
Surveillance:
Local Flu Statistics (WGH, Schools, MCFN Staff): FOR ACCURATE STATISTICS PLEASE VISIT THE MOOSE CREE FIRST NATION WEBSITE.
The numbers for student absenteeism and patients treated at the WGH appear to be decreasing. Also, a quick survey of the MCFN staff indicates that the flu situation is improving in this area of the community. Again, although the numbers may indicate that our community is on its way to recovery, we CANNOT let our guards down yet.
Peak Period for the H1N1 Influenza:
Based on medical research, influenza patterns and when we received our 1st lab confirmed case of the H1N1 Virus on October 16/09, the H1N1 Influenza is predicted to be at it’s ‘Peak’ on Friday November 13/09.
H1N1 Flu Immunization Clinic: Approximately 1,100 (69%of our target) community members have now been vaccinated. H1N1 Immunizations Clinics are being held at the EPR Centre on;
■Tuesday November 10th 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
■Thursday November 12th 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Please call the Health Centre at 658 4220 to make an appointment so that we are prepared with the right amount of vaccine.
It has been 13 or 14 days since we started the vaccinations and we are seeing some positive results from the vaccine.
Community Gatherings & Events
The CEPCG have received many requests to continue with public gatherings. However, our main role is to assess the statistics and determine our position on the severity index. We are happy to see the decrease in ILI in our community but will wait until Friday Nov 13 to re-evaluate as we feel it is important to collect more data to reassure and confirm that our community pandemic is resolving. At this time we remain at a Moderate to Severe level which addresses public gatherings as follows: Permitting essential gatherings / events only and postpone / cancel all other public events.
All local gatherings or events that proceed this week are done so at the discretion and decision of the event organizers and facility management.
For the love and well-being of our family, especially our children, we all need to:
●Keep washing our hands frequently
●Cough and sneeze in to our sleeves or kleenex
●Sanitize our hands in public places,
●Stay home when you have flu-like symptoms
● Take your medication and vitamins as prescribed by your doctor.
The improved community flu statistics are a direct result of your safe health prevention habits….keep up the excellent work.
If you need to speak with the Public Health Centre staff during the weekday, 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 at the Hospital.
Thank you so much for all your prayers and thoughts.
Take care.
Friday, November 6, 2009
UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR COOPERATION!!!
Update on Community Pandemic Operations
Moose Factory
Issued By: Moose Factory Public Health Centre
Date: Friday, November 6, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Update: # 12
Confirmed H1N1 Cases: 22
Hospitalizations: 4 new for a total of 9
Patients Treated at WGH Emerg:7 new for a total of 85.
As directed by the provincial health authority, WGH has discontinued swabbing all patients with flu-like symptoms. WGH will only swab patients that are hospitalized. As a result, our reporting of confirmed cases has become outdated as everyone being treated with Tamiflu are considered positive. In partnership with WGH, we are in the process of revising this section so that our statistics will be more accurate. We hope to have this section revised and updated early next week.
Severity Level for the Community: ‘Moderate to Severe’
Local Schools: Ministik School reports 30% of their students have flu-like symptoms. DDECS reports 31% of their students with flu-like symptoms. MFACE reports 16% of their students with flu-like symptoms. This translates to an overall 29% of the student population with flu-like symptoms. The schools will be issuing public notices for their operations.
Community Flu Survey: We will survey the MCFN staff on Monday Nov 9 to get a sample of how much of our community is ill with flu-like symptoms. The survey results should provide our pandemic operations with some critical indicators. Depending on how this survey works, we hope to survey more of our community later next. More information will be provided early next week.
H1N1 Flu Immunization Clinic: Approximately 1080 (68% of our target) community members have now been vaccinated. The Public Health Centre and Moose Cree Education Authority will be developing a plan on how we can provide students attending school down south with the H1N1 vaccine. The H1N1 vaccine will continue to be available at the Health Centre. Public postings will be posted for future clinics.
If you need to speak with the Public Health Centre staff during the weekday, 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 at the Hospital.
Thank you.
Update on Community Pandemic Operations
Moose Factory
Issued By: Moose Factory Public Health Centre
Date: Friday, November 6, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Update: # 12
Confirmed H1N1 Cases: 22
Hospitalizations: 4 new for a total of 9
Patients Treated at WGH Emerg:7 new for a total of 85.
As directed by the provincial health authority, WGH has discontinued swabbing all patients with flu-like symptoms. WGH will only swab patients that are hospitalized. As a result, our reporting of confirmed cases has become outdated as everyone being treated with Tamiflu are considered positive. In partnership with WGH, we are in the process of revising this section so that our statistics will be more accurate. We hope to have this section revised and updated early next week.
Severity Level for the Community: ‘Moderate to Severe’
Local Schools: Ministik School reports 30% of their students have flu-like symptoms. DDECS reports 31% of their students with flu-like symptoms. MFACE reports 16% of their students with flu-like symptoms. This translates to an overall 29% of the student population with flu-like symptoms. The schools will be issuing public notices for their operations.
Community Flu Survey: We will survey the MCFN staff on Monday Nov 9 to get a sample of how much of our community is ill with flu-like symptoms. The survey results should provide our pandemic operations with some critical indicators. Depending on how this survey works, we hope to survey more of our community later next. More information will be provided early next week.
H1N1 Flu Immunization Clinic: Approximately 1080 (68% of our target) community members have now been vaccinated. The Public Health Centre and Moose Cree Education Authority will be developing a plan on how we can provide students attending school down south with the H1N1 vaccine. The H1N1 vaccine will continue to be available at the Health Centre. Public postings will be posted for future clinics.
If you need to speak with the Public Health Centre staff during the weekday, 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 at the Hospital.
Thank you.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Update for Thursday, November 5, 2009
Update on Community Pandemic Operations
Moose Factory
Issued By: Moose Factory Public Health Centre
Date: Thursday November 5, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m.
For
Nov 4/09
Total To date
(Accumulative)
Confirmed H1N1 Cases
0
22
Hospitalizations with Influenza Like Illness (ILI) Symptoms
0
5
▪ 3 have since recovered and discharged
▪ 2 remain in hospital, in stable condition and recovering
Patients Treated at WGH Emergency Department
7
77
The numbers for the above are provided and confirmed by Weeneebayko General Hospital.
Update: # 11
Severity Level for the Community: ‘Moderate to Severe’
Has the Flu ‘Peaked’ in our community yet? Through a survey of some sort, we need to find out how widespread the flu is within our community. As well, we need to determine if the flu has already peaked or should we expect the flu situation to get worse. Media reports say that the H1N1 Flu has not peaked yet and it is expected to peak within the next two weeks. We are developing a Community Flu Survey form for the above and we hope to conduct this survey soon. The information collected will be tabulated and used to guide our Community Pandemic Operations. For this important survey we ask for your support and cooperation by responding when the survey is conducted.
Local Schools: Reports provided by Ministik, DDECS & MFACE report a slight decrease of 10% for students with flu-like symptoms. The overall percentage of the student population with flu-like symptoms is now at 55-60%. The school staff will conduct another student survey on Friday Nov 6. All schools are closed for the reminder of this week and the school authorities continue to monitor the community flu situation.
H1N1 Flu Immunization Clinic: Our local population is approximately 2,450 and 1,030 community members or 42% of the community members have now been immunized. The Public Health Centre will operate the H1N1 Immunization Clinic on the following dates at the EPR Pandemic Control Centre:
- Thursday November 5/09: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Friday November 6/09: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
An Immunized Community: In an effort to establish a goal for an immunized community, we reviewed our population figures and took into account a number of reasons why some community members cannot or will not get immunized within the coming weeks. Some reasons for not getting immunized with the H1N1 vaccine include; medical reasons, age, pregnancy, school, and beliefs. Based on our review, our immunization program at this time is to immunize 66% or 1,600 community members. We need to immunize 570 or more community members to reach or surpass our goal.
When does the vaccine take effect? As reported in previous updates, the H1N1 vaccine takes approximately 10 -14 days to take effect. Vaccination clinics started on Oct 28, 29 30 & Nov 1; so, we are hoping to see more positive results in our community within the next week or two.
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 at the Hospital.
Thank you.
Moose Factory
Issued By: Moose Factory Public Health Centre
Date: Thursday November 5, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m.
For
Nov 4/09
Total To date
(Accumulative)
Confirmed H1N1 Cases
0
22
Hospitalizations with Influenza Like Illness (ILI) Symptoms
0
5
▪ 3 have since recovered and discharged
▪ 2 remain in hospital, in stable condition and recovering
Patients Treated at WGH Emergency Department
7
77
The numbers for the above are provided and confirmed by Weeneebayko General Hospital.
Update: # 11
Severity Level for the Community: ‘Moderate to Severe’
Has the Flu ‘Peaked’ in our community yet? Through a survey of some sort, we need to find out how widespread the flu is within our community. As well, we need to determine if the flu has already peaked or should we expect the flu situation to get worse. Media reports say that the H1N1 Flu has not peaked yet and it is expected to peak within the next two weeks. We are developing a Community Flu Survey form for the above and we hope to conduct this survey soon. The information collected will be tabulated and used to guide our Community Pandemic Operations. For this important survey we ask for your support and cooperation by responding when the survey is conducted.
Local Schools: Reports provided by Ministik, DDECS & MFACE report a slight decrease of 10% for students with flu-like symptoms. The overall percentage of the student population with flu-like symptoms is now at 55-60%. The school staff will conduct another student survey on Friday Nov 6. All schools are closed for the reminder of this week and the school authorities continue to monitor the community flu situation.
H1N1 Flu Immunization Clinic: Our local population is approximately 2,450 and 1,030 community members or 42% of the community members have now been immunized. The Public Health Centre will operate the H1N1 Immunization Clinic on the following dates at the EPR Pandemic Control Centre:
- Thursday November 5/09: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Friday November 6/09: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
An Immunized Community: In an effort to establish a goal for an immunized community, we reviewed our population figures and took into account a number of reasons why some community members cannot or will not get immunized within the coming weeks. Some reasons for not getting immunized with the H1N1 vaccine include; medical reasons, age, pregnancy, school, and beliefs. Based on our review, our immunization program at this time is to immunize 66% or 1,600 community members. We need to immunize 570 or more community members to reach or surpass our goal.
When does the vaccine take effect? As reported in previous updates, the H1N1 vaccine takes approximately 10 -14 days to take effect. Vaccination clinics started on Oct 28, 29 30 & Nov 1; so, we are hoping to see more positive results in our community within the next week or two.
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 at the Hospital.
Thank you.
Monday, November 2, 2009
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.
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.
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