Health officials have confirmed two cases of H1N1 (Swine Flu) in Fulton County. One case involves a 6-year-old girl from Roswell. The child attends kindergarten at Amana Academy, a Fulton County Public Charter School. The child was not hospitalized. The second case involves a 54-year-old male from Roswell with a travel history that includes Mexico. He was not hospitalized. Both cases are mild and unrelated to one another and both individuals have already recovered.
“We want to assure the public that we are well prepared and the public’s health is well protected,” said Fulton County Manager Zachary Williams. “The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness has been diligent in their education efforts in the community and has been working closely with the state and the CDC throughout this matter.”
Currently, Fulton County Health Department officials are confirming there are no more probable cases of H1N1 in Fulton County at this time. Additionally, the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness is continuously in communication with the Georgia Division of Public Health and the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) to identify any new cases, and advise healthcare providers and the public regarding potential cases in Fulton County.
Fulton County health officials are recommending that residents take the following proactive measures to protect themselves and their families from H1N1:
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Discard the tissue after you use it.
If you do not have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your elbow and not your hand. This can help prevent germs from spreading.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
For more information, please call the Fulton County H1N1 Hotline at 404-730-6522 or 404-730-1211 or 404-730-1279.
Labels: Alpharetta, Fulton County, Roswell, swine flu
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