Monitoring H1N1 (Swine) Flu
The World Health Organization has raised the swine flu alert to its highest level, saying the H1N1 virus has spread to enough countries to be considered a global pandemic. Increasing the alert to Phase 6 does not mean that the disease is deadlier or more dangerous than before, but instead indicates that it has spread worldwide. The H1N1 virus causing the influenza is a new strain that consists of a mixture of genetic material from swine, avian and human influenza viruses. Purdue University is closely monitoring developments of the outbreak of the swine influenza. Purdue coordinates with state and local officials to monitor and minimize the impact of a public health emergency. This site will be updated as more information becomes available.
Purdue continues to urge precautions against fluAlthough the university is carefully monitoring for the recent H1N1 flu strain, there have been no cases reported on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus. Six cases have been reported in Tippecanoe County, where Purdue is located, and all patients have recovered. "The university is monitoring the situation closely," said James Westman, director of the student health center. "There is no indication of a local emergency, but we are working proactively should the need arise." Read more
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