April,
2009 Swine Flu Updates
State and local public health officials in Minnesota
responding
aggressively to potential swine flu threat.
One probable case of
this new H1N1 novel influenza (formerly known as
swine flu) has been reported in Minnesota. State
health officials are monitoring the situation closely
and have increased disease surveillance.
“MDH and local
health departments in the state have been preparing
for major public health threats for years,”
Dr. Lynfield added. “We are ready to respond.”
Here are some
links for more information:
Centers for Disease Control: What
you can do - Q and A
Centers for Disease Control: What’s
new
Minnesota Department of Health: Swine
flu page