The National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities

Influenza A H1N1 (Swine Flu)

h1n1March 9, 2010: According to WHO, cases of H1N1 have been confirmed in at-least 213 countries and the virus has been linked to more than 16,450 deaths.

Results from a survey recently released by the Harvard School of Public Health indicate that nearly half of American adults believe that the H1N1 epidemic is over. However, federal health authorities warn that while H1N1 activity is at relatively low levels, new infection rates are likely to continue to rise and fall over the next few months. The CDC still recommends that all people get vaccinated against H1N1. Flu.gov has created an interactive Flu Shot Locator with the latest information on where the vaccine is available.  To address public concerns regarding the safety of the H1N1 vaccine, the CDC has developed Vaccination Fact Sheets in a wide variety of languages. An H1N1 Self-Evaluation tool has also been developed which is a available in both English and Spanish. 

A story aired on National Public Radio described the disproportionately high incidence rate of H1N1 among minorities in the Boston area as the result of social factors affecting these communities.     

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) has developed a state-by-state list of state health department activities to meet the needs of at-risk populations during the H1N1 pandemic  

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